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Cheap Apartments in the UNC at Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill.

property at 407 N Columbia St

407 N Columbia St

Chapel HillNC27516

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115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
property at 130 S Estes Dr

130 S Estes Dr

Chapel HillNC27514

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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 Studio unit found at The Villages of Chapel Hill priced from $958. Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable UNC at Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Durham, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio,1BA$958
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,125
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,135
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!Melrose1BR,1BA$1,165
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,199
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,211
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1,240
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1,249
Bridges at Chapel HillA2AR1BR,1BA$1,295
University Apartments Chapel HillOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295

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

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the UNC at Chapel Hill area is the $1.49 price per square foot Hatteras Model at Carolina - Students save up to 10%! in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value UNC at Chapel Hill apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar starting at $1,400 with a $1.56 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.
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Collins Crossingb10a2BR,1BA$1.49
Union Chapel HillB32BR,2BA$1.73
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1.36
Bridges at Chapel HillA2AR1BR,1BA$1.62
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!Tar Heel2BR,1BA$1.66
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1.72
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio ,1BA$1.67
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$2.08

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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 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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill?

The cheapest apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill is The Villages of Chapel Hill which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in UNC at Chapel Hill costs $1,859.

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 54 regular apartments in UNC at Chapel Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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