Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $500 (36 Rentals)

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property at 204 Celeste Cir

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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204 Celeste Cir

Chapel HillNC27517

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property at 500 Umstead Dr

$1,000 - $1,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516
property at 1416 Old Lystra Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 6, Unit 6

1416 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
property at 1416 Old Lystra Rd

$1,395

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1416 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

1416 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
property at 1414 Old Lystra Rd

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1414 Old Lystra Rd, Unit 3, Unit 3

1414 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel HillNC27517

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Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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. Carolina Spring Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living Ivy CreekSTDO - StudioStudio,1BA$799
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$854
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$879
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$899
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$900
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$910
Fox ChaseThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$916
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$925
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 5351BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Chapel Hill area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Greater Chapel Hill apartment is the C2.5 Model at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street starting at $1,695 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LochridgeThe Trinity 18003BR,2.5BA$1.05
Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington StreetC2.53BR,2.5BA$1.00
The Hargrove at SouthpointB1R2BR,2BA$1.06
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Taylor's PondThe Eno 11622BR,2.5BA$1.15
Spring Forest at DeerfieldBerkshire2BR,2BA$1.27
Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!Yorktown2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Holly HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Trinity at the Hill2A2BR,2BA$1.26
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24

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Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 355 Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC with pricing that ranges from $768 to $12,196. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater Chapel Hill ranging from $525 to $6,580.

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 $525 to $6,580 with an average monthly rent of $2,749.

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 $1,110 to $8,896, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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