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101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B
101 Woodcrest DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (165 Rentals)
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1 Shepherd Ln
1 Shepherd LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Glen Lennox Apartments
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trilogy Chapel Hill
1000-2000 Novus LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel Hill North
200 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Carraway Village
600 Carraway XingChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1701 North
1701 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Aura Fifty4
5580 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!
2525 Booker Creek RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Atlas Blue Hill
1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill
100 Spring Meadow DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Elliot Wood Apartments
106 N Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Studio Apartments
Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Short Term Furnished Luxury Studio
11404 Governors DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Camden Governors Village
100 Durant StChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Southern Village Apartments
200 Copperline DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Vivo Living Ivy Creek
1920 Ivy Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27707
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Glenbrook East and West
5010 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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Pine Ridge
1 Swiftstone CtDurham, NC 27713
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Willowdaile
3835 Guess RdDurham, NC 27705
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South Point
3201 Myra StDurham, NC 27707
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Crossings @ 501
4230 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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The Mews Apartments and Townhomes
1801 Williamsburg RdDurham, NC 27707
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Berkshire 54
112 Hwy 54 BypassCarrboro, NC 27510
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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
311 S Lasalle StDurham, NC 27705
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Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street
2029 Bedford StDurham, NC 27707
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The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$980 - $2,180
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$810 - $2,010
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The Hargrove at Southpoint
7304 Calibre Park DrDurham, NC 27707
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$942 - $2,167
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The Forest
800 White Pine DrDurham, NC 27705
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Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $975 | $958 | $993 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $800 | $1,545 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $969 | $1,985 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 165 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available Greater Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Ivy Creek priced from $799. Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vivo Living Ivy Creek | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Dupont Circle | The Brightleaf 400 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Willowdaile | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| South Point | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| University Ridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 610 | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Chapel Hill area is the $1.18 price per square foot 739 Homeplace Dr Model at 739 Homeplace Dr, Unit Apartment #4 in the in the Governors Lake neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Greater Chapel Hill apartment is the The Eno 1250 Model at Lochridge starting at $1,343 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 739 Homeplace Dr, Unit Apartment #4 | 739 Homeplace Dr | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
| Alexander Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Luxury Apartment Home | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Taylor's Pond | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| Highgate Townhomes | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Lenox East | The Eno 1162 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%! | Yorktown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Chapel Hill Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Chapel Hill is Dupont Circle which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in Greater Chapel Hill costs $1,747.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Chapel Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Greater Chapel Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
Cheap apartments in Greater Chapel Hill have an average cost of $538 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Chapel Hill.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.