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Morgan Reserve
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Morgan Reserve

5205 Barbee Chapel RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Chapel View
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Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Carolina Square
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Carolina Square

123 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516
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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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Stratford Apartments
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Stratford Apartments

700 Bolinwood DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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601 W Rosemary St
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601 W Rosemary St

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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Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 05, 2025

There are currently 1321 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Chapel Hill, NC that range in price from $550 to $5,686. Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill East and Estes 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 Hill664$1,556$550
Chapel Hill East149$1,760$800
Estes90$1,834$1,095
University Place88$1,874$1,125
UNC Chapel Hill83$1,734$700
Chapel Hill North68$1,558$613
Meadowmont65$1,777$1,199
Carolina North49$1,239$613
Downtown Chapel Hill22$1,300$1,125
Northside21$1,270$1,125

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 1,050 square feet priced from $2,155. 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 $1,994. 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-A81,050 Sq Ft$2,155
Trilogy Chapel HillA101,027 Sq Ft$1,994
Carraway Village2.A4- Tower1,007 Sq Ft$2,322
The Apartments at Palladian PlaceA2-2987 Sq Ft$1,857
Chapel Hill NorthTHA1980 Sq Ft$1,449
The Morgan at Chapel HillMeadowlark939 Sq Ft$1,692
The Villages of Chapel HillA3935 Sq Ft$1,317
Kelby FarmsA5934 Sq Ft$2,166
Solano at Chapel HillA4932 Sq Ft$1,660
900 Willow1 Bed/1 Bath Den-A1K931 Sq Ft$2,815

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 05, 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 The Brightleaf GWII 535 Model at Glenbrook East and West starting at $960 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill is currently $1,704. 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
Glenbrook East and WestThe Brightleaf GWII 535$960
Carolina Springs ApartmentsOne Bedroom$999
Poplar PlaceA1$1,018
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$1,053
ShadowoodThe Oak$1,060
The Villages of Chapel HillA2$1,076
Berkshire 54Barington$1,086
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden$1,105
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park$1,125

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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 #11

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

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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 $1,704.

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 1,050 square feet unit starting from $2,155 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 1,251 sq ft.

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