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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 2 Beds unit found at West End Flats priced from $939. Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$939
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$949
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - DELUXE Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$993
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,001
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Monarch1BR,1BA$1,020
Glen Lennox Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,045
Ashbrook Apartments1b/1b Edgemont1BR,1BA$1,051
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, NC

As of February 04, 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 c20a Model at Collins Crossing starting at $1,783 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates 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
Collins Crossingc20a3BR,2BA$1.55
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsRosemary2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Trinity at the Hill2A2BR,2BA$1.26
Berkshire 54Barrington R21BR,1BA$1.48
Ashbrook Apartments1b/1b Edgemont1BR,1BA$1.31
Chateau Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Autumn WoodsAR1BR,1BA$1.59
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.60

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

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Northside, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #6

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

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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 $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Shadowood which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,580.

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 200 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 $1,447 which is $2,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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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

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