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135 Kingsbury Dr

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Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Chapel Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,749 | $900 | $2,700 |
Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,333 | $1,500 | $3,400 |
Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,553 | $2,445 | $5,250 |
Chapel Hill 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,950 | $6,950 | $6,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chapel Hill, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/17/2025Current apartment rentals in the Chapel Hill, NC area range in price from $600 to $16,130 with an overall median price of $2,013. The three Chapel Hill neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southern Village at $958, Downtown Chapel Hill at $1,125, and Carolina North at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chapel Hill Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Southern Village | $1,490 | $958 | 45 |
Downtown Chapel Hill | $1,497 | $1,125 | 62 |
Carolina North | $1,535 | $675 | 62 |
Governors Club | $1,595 | $770 | 1 |
University Place | $1,834 | $1,050 | 217 |
Northside | $1,947 | $1,070 | 50 |
Estes | $2,026 | $1,095 | 247 |
Meadowmont | $2,042 | $1,050 | 209 |
UNC Chapel Hill | $2,042 | $958 | 235 |
Chapel Hill East | $2,282 | $1,000 | 296 |
Cheapest Available Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crossings @ 501 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $950. Carolina Spring Senior Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chapel Hill apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Glenbrook East and West | The Brightleaf GWII 535 | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
Lenox at Patterson Place | Dover | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill area is the $1.62 price per square foot C1 Model at Avana 55Twelve in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Chapel Hill apartment is the Essex Model at Notting Hill starting at $1,432 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avana 55Twelve | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Notting Hill | Essex | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
125 Wild Primrose Ln, Unit 125 | 125 Wild Primrose Ln | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
The Villages of Chapel Hill | A3 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Berkshire 54 | Barrington - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chapel Hill
What type of rentals are currently available in Chapel Hill?
There are currently 164 Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $9,496. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chapel Hill ranging from $750 to $6,950.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chapel Hill?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chapel Hill ranges from $750 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,216.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chapel Hill?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chapel Hill range from $1,240 to $9,496, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,445 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,225.
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