Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Chapel Hill Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (113 Rentals)

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115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Chapel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Chapel Hill area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Dupont Circle priced from $752. South Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$752
South Point1 Bedroom 1 Bathoom1BR,1BA$797
Lenox EastThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$847
Deerfield Crossing1x11BR,2BA$854
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Vivo Living Ivy CreekStudioStudio,1BA$859
Avalon EastThe Brightleaf 6501BR,1BA$877
Mission University PinesA11BR,1BA$879
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$919
The Villages of Chapel HillA21BR,1BA$931

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Chapel Hill, NC

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Chapel Hill area is the $0.90 price per square foot 22 Model at 501 Towns in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,357. The second greatest value Greater Chapel Hill apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathoom Model at South Point starting at $1,497 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Chapel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
501 Towns222BR,2BA$0.90
South Point3 Bedroom 2 Bathoom3BR,2BA$1.21
LochridgeThe Eno 12502BR,2.5BA$1.09
119 SouthAlamance2BR,2BA$1.16
Ashbury Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Spring Forest at DeerfieldBerkshire2BR,2BA$1.18
ReNew DurhamCharlotte2BR,2BA$1.26
The Villages of Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.12
Deerfield Crossing1x11BR,2BA$1.20
Dupont CircleThe Brightleaf 6001BR,1BA$1.25

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Greater Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chapel Hill. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Greater Chapel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greater Chapel Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greater Chapel Hill is at Vivo Living Ivy Creek listed at $859.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Chapel Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Chapel Hill Apartment is $752 at Dupont Circle.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Greater Chapel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater Chapel Hill is starting from $949 at Berkshire 54.

What is the most affordable Greater Chapel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greater Chapel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Deerfield Crossing and starts from $1,176.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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