
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Place Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (18 Rentals)
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135 Kingsbury Dr

Link Apartments® Calyx
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PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

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University Apartments Chapel Hill

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
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130 S Estes Dr

Nova Chapel Hill

Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!

Haven at Patterson Place
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University Place, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Place?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Place Studio Apartments | $1,676 | $935 | $2,115 |
University Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $1,000 | $4,257 |
University Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,240 | $5,936 |
University Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,240 | $7,442 |
University Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $1,225 | $1,420 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Place Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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Cheapest Available University Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Place area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! priced from $1,100. Link Apartments® Calyx has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,106. Here are the most affordable University Place apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,106 |
Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,118 |
Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
Sunstone Apartments | The Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, NC
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $1.69 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath & Sunroom Model at The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the Essex Model at Notting Hill starting at $1,432 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Place apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom One Bath & Sunroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Notting Hill | Essex | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Avana 55Twelve | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Cosgrove Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Sunstone Apartments | The Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Union Chapel Hill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
LYV Chapel Hill | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Nova Chapel Hill | Redwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
PineGate - Students save up to 10%! | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Place, Chapel Hill, NC
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the University Place Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
35 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Place is under $1,304.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Place?
The cheapest apartment in University Place is Nova Chapel Hill which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in University Place costs $1,983.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Place?
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 82 regular apartments in University Place 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 University Place?
Cheap apartments in University Place have an average cost of $692 which is $1,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Place.
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