Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC at Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (44 Rentals)

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Sunstone Apartments
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$1,081 - $1,865
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sunstone Apartments

208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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property at 200 Purefoy Rd

$1,450 - $1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

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200 Purefoy Rd

Chapel HillNC27514
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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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property at 500 Umstead Dr

$1,250 - $1,500

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516

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612 Hillsborough
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Hillsborough

612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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property at 108 Pine St

$550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 Pine St, Unit 6

108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510

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River View
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$1,133 - $1,583
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River View

201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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Collins Crossing
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$1,230 - $1,391
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Collins Crossing

501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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property at 104 Friar Ln

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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104 Friar Ln

CarrboroNC27510
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UNC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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 2 Beds unit found at Trinity Court Apartments priced from $884. The Villages of Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable UNC at Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trinity Court Apartments2x12BR,1BA$884
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$958
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,060
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,081
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,125
River View1A1BR,1BA$1,133
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,135
Glen Lennox North2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1,144
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!Melrose1BR,1BA$1,155
Bridges at Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC at Chapel Hill, NC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the UNC at Chapel Hill area is the $1.63 price per square foot Marilyn Model at Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%! in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value UNC at Chapel Hill apartment is the Inviting 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Ca... Model at The Wilson Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!Marilyn2BR,1.5BA$1.63
The Wilson ApartmentsInviting 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Ca...3BR,1BA$1.72
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Jade2BR,1BA$1.60
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.46
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.41
Trinity Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Glen Lennox North2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.59
River View1A1BR,1BA$1.72
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio ,1BA$1.67

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina including UNC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, and the greater Durham area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UNC at Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill is at The Villages of Chapel Hill listed at $958.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom UNC at Chapel Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom UNC at Chapel Hill Apartment is $1,060 at Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom UNC at Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill is starting from $884 at Trinity Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable UNC at Chapel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap UNC at Chapel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trinity Court Apartments and starts from $1,129.

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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