Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (36 Rentals)

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115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Northside, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments priced from $849. Shadowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$885
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$895
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$972
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,036
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1,049
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,070
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,105
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, NC

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,535 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the North Garrett Road Community neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!Marilyn2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Rock Creek ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.40
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.50
River View2B2BR,2BA$1.27
Berkshire 54Barrington R21BR,1BA$1.48
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.40
Chateau Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,105.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Shadowood which is listed at $834, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,590.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 211 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?

Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $1,200 which is $2,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.