Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chapel Hill East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chapel Hill East area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 137 Forsyth Dr priced from $800. Chapel Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Chapel Hill East apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
137 Forsyth Dr137 Forsyth Dr1BR,1BA$800
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Dobbins Hill Apartment HomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1,059
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,098

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill East, NC

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chapel Hill East area is the $0.40 price per square foot 137 Forsyth Dr Model at 137 Forsyth Dr in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Chapel Hill East apartment is the B3 Model at Cosgrove Hill starting at $1,989 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chapel Hill East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
137 Forsyth Dr137 Forsyth Dr1BR,1BA$0.40
Cosgrove HillB32BR,2BA$1.56
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Regent PlaceB42BR,1.5BA$1.61
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.59
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.52
100 Ridge Rd100 Ridge RdStudio ,1BA$1.50
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1.60
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Chapel Hill East, Chapel Hill, and the greater Chapel Hill area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Chapel Hill East Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 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 East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chapel Hill East is under $1,240.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill East?

The cheapest apartment in Chapel Hill East is 137 Forsyth Dr which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Chapel Hill East costs $2,518.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chapel Hill East?

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 4,506 regular apartments in Chapel Hill East 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 East?

Cheap apartments in Chapel Hill East have an average cost of $844 which is $1,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill East.

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