134 Apartments in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 64,051
Population Density: 2,975.3 people/sq mile

What locals are saying

Chapel Hill is a proud part of the Research Triangle—an area so named because of its abundance of universities. Yes, Chapel Hill is a college town--par excellence--that comes with all the trappings of campus living, including loud parties and a transient population. However, the campus has imbued the area with a strong, diverse and liberal atmosphere that makes Chapel Hill living quite pleasant, and helps to explain why students don’t seem to want to graduate around here…

Unfortunately, along with a high student population and all the activities and amenities it brings, you’ll find that renting in Chapel Hill can be expensive for a city of its size

Carolina Blues? Not here. Welcome to Chapel Hill, a liberal college town in the heart of North Carolina. When it comes to culture, music, academics, sports and restaurants, Chapel Hill has got it all! Now let’s get started on your apartment search so you can start enjoying all the town has to offer.

Chapel Hill is a proud part of the Research Triangle—an area so named because of its abundance of universities. Yes, Chapel Hill is a college town--par excellence--that comes with all the trappings of campus living, including loud parties and a transient population. However, the campus has imbued the area with a strong, diverse and liberal atmosphere that makes Chapel Hill living quite pleasant, and helps to explain why students don’t seem to want to graduate around here…

Unfortunately, along with a high student population and all the activities and amenities it brings, you’ll find that renting in Chapel Hill can be expensive for a city of its size. Be prepared to shell out big bucks to secure the apartment of you’re after, but know that the money you put down will be worth it in terms of overall levels of fun and availability of good eats and conversation.

Something for everyone!

Most Chapel Hill residents will agree, there’s no stereotypically “bad” area of the city. Yes, all of the city’s neighborhoods are characteristically different from each other, so when you start your apartment hunt you’ll need to know what you’re looking for. Do you want an older, established family-friendly neighborhood? An all-inclusive new urbanist type development? An apartment close to campus and nightlife action?

Young and Rowdy

Let’s start at UNC’s campus, which occupies a large portion of the center of town. If you’re a student, you’ll be able to find a wide variety of housing located here—no matter what type of student you are. For instance, Baity Hill has housing for graduate students and families, while Odum Village is a mix of undergrads and older students, meaning more righteous house parties to annoy the bejeezus out of you.

In many of the areas along the perimeter of campus, there will be rental housing available. Houses and apartments in this area are in older, historic homes with great character. The neighborhoods here are varied, but many rentals are occupied by the professors and faculty of UNC. You’ll need to have a professional’s salary to settle in here, as two bedrooms generally range from $900-1100.

Cool and Calm

While nothing in Chapel Hill is too far from campus, if you’re not concerned with walking or biking to class, consider living in some of the non-UNC neighborhoods of town. For those reluctant to move into cookie cutter type homes, the Kings Mill-Morgan Creek neighborhood is a good place to look, located just southeast of campus. A family-friendly atmosphere pervades here, with a number of rentals in older, more established buildings. This area is also famous for its miles of walking and biking trails. Two bedrooms range from $800-1000.

Quiet and Convenient

To the north lies plenty of development great for people who want a more suburban feeling lifestyle with all the convenience of the city. New developments on Homestead Road, directly north of the city center, attract a mix of graduate students, families and young singles. These rentals have the added benefit of being close to large, convenient shopping centers. Two bedrooms here generally range from $900-1100.

New and Fancy

Additionally, there are two notable new urbanist developments located within Chapel Hill city limits. Southern Village and Meadowmont are intricately planned, walkable, all-inclusive neighborhoods located in the southern and eastern portions of town, respectively. New urbanist living will cost you, as two bedrooms in these developments generally range from $1200-1400.

No need to grease any palms here.

Okay, yes, there are a lot of rentals in Chapel Hill, but there are also a lot of renters. The fall term rush can really overwhelm the market, driving up prices—and hassle—for renters, particularly in the areas surrounding the campus. Try to start your apartment hunt in the spring or summer to locate the best rental without all the endless yammering of undergrads. If this is impossible, allow an extra 30 days for securing your dream apartment. It should also be noted that many of Chapel Hill’s newer developments will be listed through rental agencies and realtors. If you’re looking for apartments in newer developments, go straight to the source. Otherwise, a realtor will be the gateway for some of the best apartments in older, more established neighborhoods.

Still rockin’ the school buses

Because of its large campus and its density, Chapel Hill is relatively navigable without a car. However, if you need to get into neighboring Research Triangle cities by car, traffic can be a headache. Rush hour generally runs from 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning and 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening. During this time, the 30-minute commute to Durham can take up to an hour and nearly double your blood-pressure as well. As for public transport, Chapel Hill Transit provides fixed route bus service throughout the city, from campus to the northern suburbs, as well as into neighboring Carrboro. Additionally, Triangle Transit has local and express bus lines from Chapel Hill into Raleigh-Durham.

It’s all happening in Chapel Hill

Student or not, you’re going to be really busy in Chapel Hill: University events, a vibrant music scene, cultural and scientific institutions, parks, and proximity to outdoor recreation keep just about any type of Chapel Hill resident happy. Chapel Hill also has a number of accolades, including Bon Appétit magazine’s “Foodiest Small Town” and one of the highest ranked public school systems in the state, so rest assured you’ll be well-educated and well-fed in whatever apartment or other fantastic dwelling you may choose. The only thing left is to get out there and find one. So go!

Chapel Hill Crime


Overall Crime

Below Average
Overall crime in Chapel Hill is below average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Below Average
The level of violent crime in Chapel Hill is below average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Below Average
The level of property crime in Chapel Hill is below average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Chapel Hill


Elementary Schools

7 /10
Mel And Zora Rashkis Elementary School
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
481 Students
9 Reviews
481
Students
9 Reviews
7 /10
Frank P Graham Elementary School
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
600 Students
9 Reviews
600
Students
9 Reviews
6 /10
Ephesus Road Elementary School
Public
PK-5
Public
PK-5
397 Students
6 Reviews
397
Students
6 Reviews

Middle Schools

7 /10
Guy Phillips Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
677 Students
17 Reviews
677
Students
17 Reviews
6 /10
R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
816 Students
7 Reviews
816
Students
7 Reviews
4 /10
Grey Culbreth Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
694 Students
15 Reviews
694
Students
15 Reviews

High Schools

7 /10
Chapel Hill High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,566 Students
12 Reviews
1,566
Students
12 Reviews
7 /10
East Chapel Hill High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,463 Students
10 Reviews
1,463
Students
10 Reviews
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Average rent in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Chapel Hill is $1,501, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,751. Rent rates updated 4 days ago
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The average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,548 for a studio, $1,501 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,751 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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How much is rent in Chapel Hill?

In Chapel Hill, the average rent is $1,548 for a studio, $1,501 for a 1-bedroom, $1,751 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,323 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Chapel Hill, check out our monthly Chapel Hill Rent Report.

How can I find a cheap apartment in Chapel Hill?

You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Chapel Hill by using the cheap apartments filter or you can search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Chapel Hill?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Chapel Hill apartments that allow pets.

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The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Chapel Hill.

How can I find off-campus housing in Chapel Hill?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Chapel Hill. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Meredith College, Shaw University, Duke University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.