
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (45 Rentals)
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LYV Chapel Hill

Shadowood

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Crosstown at Chapel Hill

Sunstone Apartments

PineGate - Students save up to 10%!

Link Apartments® Calyx

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Carraway Village

124 Fidelity St

Crossings @ 501

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Glenbrook West

Carolina Springs Apartments

Lenox at Patterson Place

Trinity at the Hill

Rock Creek Apartments

West End Flats

River View

Chateau Apartments

Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

University Lake

Nova Chapel Hill

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

J 501 Estates

MAA Patterson

Haven at Patterson Place

Collins Crossing
Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chapel Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Chapel Hill Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $958 | $3,200 |
Cheap Chapel Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $900 | $5,184 |
Cheap Chapel Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,009 | $5,416 |
Cheap Chapel Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $1,035 | $9,500 |
Cheap Chapel Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $859 | $6,825 |
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Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chapel Hill, NC
Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Chapel Hill, NC area range in price from $854 to $9,500 with an overall median price of $2,488. The three Chapel Hill neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gimghoul Historic District at $1,200, Southern Village at $958, and Greater Chapel Hill at $854. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chapel Hill Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Gimghoul Historic District | $1,200 | $1,200 | 1 |
Southern Village | $1,465 | $958 | 65 |
Greater Chapel Hill | $1,874 | $854 | 1540 |
Meadowmont | $2,190 | $1,050 | 272 |
UNC Chapel Hill | $2,190 | $958 | 286 |
Estes | $2,328 | $859 | 330 |
University Place | $2,416 | $1,050 | 313 |
Carolina North | $2,485 | $859 | 122 |
Chapel Hill East | $2,485 | $859 | 480 |
Chapel Hill North | $2,585 | $859 | 192 |
Cheapest Available Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 118 Philip's Sq in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $738. 50303 Governors Dr in the Governors Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chapel Hill apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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118 Philip's Sq | 118 Philip's Sq | 1BR,1BA | $738 |
50303 Governors Dr | 50303 Governors Dr | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
137 Forsyth Dr | 137 Forsyth Dr | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Chapel Ridge | 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED | 4BR,4BA | $859 |
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R2 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
Crossings @ 501 | 1x1 Creekview Classic- Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Villages of Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio,1BA | $958 |
Trinity at the Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Carolina Springs Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Chapel Hill apartment is the 2b/2b Georgetown B Model at Ashbrook Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Ashbrook Apartments | 2b/2b Georgetown B | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
The Bailey Apartments | B3 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
Poplar Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
100 Ridge Rd | 100 Ridge Rd | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
Garrett West | MOD | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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.
Pet Friendly LifestyleChapel Hill, NC
Ranked #9
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Chapel Hill, NC
Glenwood Elementary
East Chapel Hill High
Guy Phillips Middle School
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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
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 Chapel Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chapel Hill is under $1,048.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill is Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill costs $2,488.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 2,187 regular apartments in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill?
Cheap apartments in Chapel Hill have an average cost of $955 which is $1,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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