
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC at Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the UNC at Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill.


303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

907 Oak Tree Dr

3290 S Columbia St

Glen Lennox Apartments

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Link Apartments® Calyx
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Sunstone Apartments

Bell Chapel Hill

34 N Circle Dr

207 Purefoy Rd

Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

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900 Willow
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Trustee Corner

The Ramsey

1002 Willow Dr

7 Shepherd Ln

2 Holland Dr

433 Northside Dr

1513 E Franklin St

612 Hillsborough
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701 Copperline Dr

500 Umstead Dr

222 Ransom St

108 Pine St, Unit 6

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

University Lake

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
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Rock Creek Apartments

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

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Collins Crossing

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Bridges at Chapel Hill

112 Bim St

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

122 Marlowe Ct

137 Oak St, Unit 137 Oak St.
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109 W Poplar Ave

114 Bim St

River View

700 N Greensboro St
UNC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC at Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,453 | $958 | $1,776 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $700 | $3,561 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,050 | $4,493 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,395 | $6,526 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,310 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the UNC at Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available UNC at Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the UNC at Chapel Hill area of Durham, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ramsey priced from $950. The Villages of Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable UNC at Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramsey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Westchester - Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Blue Devil | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1,182 |
| Link Apartments® Linden | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC at Chapel Hill, NC
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the UNC at Chapel Hill area is the $1.30 price per square foot 7BR/3.0BA Model at 503 N. Greensboro in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value UNC at Chapel Hill apartment is the 502 Whitaker Street Model at 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B starting at $1,675 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UNC at Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503 N. Greensboro | 7BR/3.0BA | 7BR,3BA | $1.30 |
| 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B | 502 Whitaker Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Trinity Court Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Collins Crossing | c20a | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Cedar Court | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Bridges at Chapel Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Cambridge - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Blue Devil | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UNC at Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UNC at Chapel Hill is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill is The Ramsey which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill costs $1,666.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in UNC at Chapel Hill?
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 163 regular apartments in UNC at Chapel Hill 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 UNC at Chapel Hill?
Cheap apartments in UNC at Chapel Hill have an average cost of $1,151 which is $515 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UNC at Chapel Hill.
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