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

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130 S Estes Dr

Chapel HillNC27514

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University Place, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,100
Link Apartments® CalyxS1Studio,1BA$1,106
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,118
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1,130
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Emerald1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom One Bath & Sunroom 2BR,1BA$1.69
Notting HillEssex2BR,2BA$1.28
Avana 55TwelveB22BR,2BA$1.56
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Cosgrove HillA21BR,1BA$1.70
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Emerald1BR,1BA$1.61
Union Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.74
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1.81
Nova Chapel HillRedwood1BR,1BA$1.62
PineGate - Students save up to 10%!Cypress1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Place, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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