Cheap Homes for Rent in the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $550 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Greater Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill.

property at 108 Pine St
$550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$550

Total Monthly Price$550
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

108 Pine St, Unit 6

108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510
property at 303 Smith Level Rd
$625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$625

Total Monthly Price$625
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

303 Smith Level Rd

Chapel HillNC27516
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property at 303 Smith Level Rd
$800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Jul 1, 2027
Furnished

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516
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property at 104 Bay Colony Ct
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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104 Bay Colony Ct

Chapel HillNC27517

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property at 1521 Partridgeberry Rd
$1,250 - $1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250 - $1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,275
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

1521 Partridgeberry Rd

Chapel HillNC27516
property at 1001 Kingswood Dr
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1001 Kingswood Dr, Unit I

1001 Kingswood Dr
Chapel HillNC27517
property at 500 Umstead Dr
$1,250 - $1,325
2 Bedroom Rentals
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500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 207 Ashley Forest Rd
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

207 Ashley Forest Rd, Unit 207

207 Ashley Forest Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
property at 1412 Old Lystra Rd
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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1412 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3

1412 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel HillNC27517
property at 6 Jadewood Ct
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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6 Jadewood Ct

DurhamNC27705
property at 137 Oak St
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

137 Oak St, Unit 137 Oak St.

137 Oak St
CarrboroNC27510
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Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Chapel Hill Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Greater Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed home found at Room in Single Family Home on College Ave priced from $550. Room in Townhome on Philip's Square has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $555. Here are the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill homes for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Room in Single Family Home on College AveRoom in Single Family Home on College Ave1BR, 1BA$550
Room in Townhome on Philip's SquareRoom in Townhome on Philip's Square1BR, 1BA$555
Room in Townhome on Golden Gate LnRoom in Townhome on Golden Gate Ln1BR, 1BA$590
Room in Duplex on Stratified CtRoom in Duplex on Stratified Ct1BR, 1BA$650
Room in Townhome on Pilatus DrRoom in Townhome on Pilatus Dr1BR, 1BA$675
Room in Single Family Home on Hillsborough StRoom in Single Family Home on Hillsborough St1BR, 1BA$705

Best Value Homes for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Greater Chapel Hill area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1201 Winding Spg Dr Model at 1201 Winding Spg Dr in the North Burlington neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Greater Chapel Hill rental home is the 1103 Birkdale Dr Model at 1103 Birkdale Dr in the North Burlington neighborhood starting at $2,340 with a $0.84 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Chapel Hill homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1201 Winding Spg Dr1201 Winding Spg Dr5BR, 4BA$0.95
1103 Birkdale Dr1103 Birkdale Dr5BR, 2.5BA$0.84
Room in Duplex on Stratified CtRoom in Duplex on Stratified Ct1BR, 1BA$0.29
Room in Townhome on Golden Gate LnRoom in Townhome on Golden Gate Ln1BR, 1BA$0.31
Room in Townhome on Philip's SquareRoom in Townhome on Philip's Square1BR, 1BA$0.30
Room in Single Family Home on Hillsborough StRoom in Single Family Home on Hillsborough St1BR, 1BA$0.39
Room in Single Family Home on College AveRoom in Single Family Home on College Ave1BR, 1BA$0.31
Room in Townhome on Willow Bridge DrRoom in Townhome on Willow Bridge Dr1BR, 1BA$0.40
Room in Townhome on Pilatus DrRoom in Townhome on Pilatus Dr1BR, 1BA$0.54
104 Bay Colony Ct104 Bay Colony Ct2BR, 2BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Chapel Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater Chapel Hill?

There are currently 354 Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $14,215. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Chapel Hill ranging from $550 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater Chapel Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater Chapel Hill ranges from $550 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,039.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater Chapel Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater Chapel Hill range from $1,095 to $9,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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