
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (40 Rentals)
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101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B

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Sunstone Apartments

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The Apartments at Midtown 501

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Shadowood

Glen Lennox North

Link Apartments® Calyx

Laurel Ridge Apartments
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Bell Chapel Hill

900 Willow

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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

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Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

Aura Booth Park

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Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!

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The Hartley at Blue Hill
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Atlas Blue Hill

Trustee Corner

408 M.L.K. Jr Blvd

Carolina Spring Senior Apartments

Berkshire 54

West End Flats
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The Villages of Chapel Hill

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Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

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Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

Ashbrook Apartments

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University Lake

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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

Trinity at the Hill

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Chateau Apartments
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Rock Creek Apartments

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River View

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Collins Crossing

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Bridges at Chapel Hill

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Autumn Woods

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Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

109 W Poplar Ave

309 Broad St
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Northside, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,620 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $768 | $3,688 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $1,110 | $6,884 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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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. Berkshire 54 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| West End Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 1b/1b Edgemont | 1BR,1BA | $1,066 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, NC
As of March 24, 2026 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 C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,430 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Rosemary | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 2b/2b Georgetown B | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Rock Creek Apartments | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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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 $1,066.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Northside costs $2,891.
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 333 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 $1,281 which is $1,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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