1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC (94 Rentals)

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Chapel View
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2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Morgan Reserve
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Morgan Reserve

5205 Barbee Chapel RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Azalea Estates
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Azalea Estates

700 N Estes DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Greenfield Commons
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Greenfield Commons

500 Formosa LnChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Atlas Blue Hill
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Atlas Blue Hill

1301 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Greenbridge
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Greenbridge

601 W Rosemary StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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130 S Estes Dr
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130 S Estes Dr

130 S Estes DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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441-445 McCauley St
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441-445 McCauley St

441-445 McCauley StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 26, 2025

There are currently 28975 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $550 to $4,636. Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill East and University Place are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Chapel Hill with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Greater Chapel Hill9264$1,574$550
Chapel Hill East3288$1,728$800
University Place2666$1,845$1,043
Estes2202$1,795$1,000
Meadowmont2127$1,845$1,050
UNC Chapel Hill1998$1,813$1,050
Downtown Chapel Hill1722$2,280$1,115
Cameron McCauley1703$2,280$1,115
Northside1703$2,280$1,115
Chapel Hill North1112$1,513$800

Largest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is found at Aura Fifty4 in the Downing Creek neighborhood and is 1,293 square feet priced from $2,225. Trilogy Chapel Hill in the Sayward Drive neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,027 square feet and currently listed start at $1,868. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Aura Fifty41 Bed/1 Bath Den Loft-A8L1,293 Sq Ft$2,225
Trilogy Chapel HillA101,027 Sq Ft$1,868
Carraway Village2.A51,007 Sq Ft$2,286
The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and T...One Bedroom with Sunroom 950 Sq Ft$1,866
The Morgan at Chapel HillMeadowlark939 Sq Ft$1,576
The Villages of Chapel HillA3935 Sq Ft$1,165
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceA3934 Sq Ft$1,707
Kelby FarmsA5934 Sq Ft$2,150
Solano at Chapel HillA4932 Sq Ft$1,645

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chapel Hill, NC is the 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability Model starting from $950 at Crossings @ 501 in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Carolina Springs Apartments starting at $1,048 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,695. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chapel Hill:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Crossings @ 5011x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability$950
Carolina Springs ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,048
LYV Chapel HillA1$1,059
Crosstown at Chapel Hill1A$1,090
ShadowoodThe Oak$1,092
Poplar PlaceA1$1,098
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal$1,100
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden$1,105
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park$1,115
The Villages of Chapel HillA2$1,115

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Chapel Hill Overview

Chapel Hill is the 16th-largest city in the state of North Carolina, with a population of over a half-million residents. It is one of the three cities that make up the Research Triangle, Durham and Raleigh are the other two cities. In 1959 the three cities were named the Research Triangle Park because of the park between Durham and Raleigh.

Why live in Chapel Hill, NC?

Chapel Hill has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country and it is staying steady, because of the jobs related to the Research Triangle. Although it is a college town, it is filled with elegant small shops and restaurants, beautiful parks, and provides an upscale feel to its surroundings. Because Chapel Hill is surrounded by mountains, residents will experience a milder summer heat and cooler winter days. But the residential areas are settled on large woodsy lots which makes residents feel like they are living at a luxury resort.

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Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #9

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chapel Hill is at Crossings @ 501 listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chapel Hill is $1,695.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chapel Hill is a 1,293 square feet unit starting from $2,225 at Aura Fifty4.

What is the average size for Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chapel Hill is currently 712 sq ft.

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