303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (178 Rentals)
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303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14, Unit B14
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd, Unit E23, Unit E23
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
Room in Townhome on Philip's Square
118 Philip's Sq
Chapel HillNC27516
Room in Townhome on Governors Dr
50303 Governors Dr
Chapel HillNC27517
204 Celeste Cir
Chapel HillNC27517
Room in Condo on Finley Forest Dr
230 Finley Forest Dr
Chapel HillNC27517
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$884 - $2,0861 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,079 - $2,128
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,093 - $3,570
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Crosstown at Chapel Hill
6123 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,097 - $1,861
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,111 - $4,0361 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Glen Lennox North
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,134 - $1,5721 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 30
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,135 - $1,9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,140 - $1,1551 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rise Chapel Hill
200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,157 - $4,262Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,190 - $1,9551 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!
100 Pinegate CirChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,225 - $2,285
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The Morgan at Chapel Hill
100 Spring Meadow DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,245 - $1,9101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,275
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$1,275
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1515 Partridgeberry Rd, Unit B, Unit B
1515 Partridgeberry RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,287 - $3,241Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blu on Farrington
5840 Farrington RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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$1,292 - $4,1701 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,335 - $5,641
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Notting Hill
100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,350 - $3,9251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,375 - $3,963
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3
1416 Old Lystra RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
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
210 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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112 Purefoy Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
6 Shepherd Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Studio Apartments
Short Term Furnished Luxury Studio
11404 Governors DrChapel Hill, NC 27517
D2 Shepherd Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
500 Umstead Dr
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293 Cedar Terrace Rd
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Camden Governors Village
100 Durant StChapel Hill, NC 27517
1002 Willow Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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104 Rose Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
1412 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3
1412 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel HillNC27517
475 Cedar Lake Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Southern Village Apartments
200 Copperline DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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2 Bedroom Apartments
612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
107 New Cooper Square
Chapel HillNC27517
Room in Duplex on Stratified Ct
7112 Stratified Ct
MebaneNC27302
108 Pine St, Unit 6, Unit 6
108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510
Room in House on Bedrock Rd
6905 Bedrock Rd
MebaneNC27302
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$799 - $949Studio Apartments Available Now
Vivo Living Ivy Creek
1920 Ivy Creek BlvdDurham, NC 27707
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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 | $1,537 | $799 | $3,278 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $817 | $6,132 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $884 | $7,600 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,129 | $9,547 |
| Greater Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $1,140 | $10,000+ |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 178 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 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments priced from $849. Trinity Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $884. Here are the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Trinity Court Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $884 |
| Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Willowdaile | 11S | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Avalon East | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Arthur | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Chapel Hill area is the $1.06 price per square foot B2 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Greater Chapel Hill apartment is the 2T Model at Trinity at the Hill starting at $1,300 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Lafayette 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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| Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 2T | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
| Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
| Southpoint Estate Apartments | C1 - The Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Spring Forest at Deerfield | Bordeaux | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Sawyer | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Dover | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Mission University Pines | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Chapel Hill is under $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Chapel Hill is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Greater Chapel Hill costs $5,040.
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 799 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 $1,615 which is $3,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Chapel Hill.
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