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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC

398 Rentals
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  14. |
    1 BED
    $1,301
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,259 - $3,871
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,301 - $3,913

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  17. Building Photo - Shadowood
    $336 Off
    Price Drop. $336 Off
    1 BED
    $953+
    2 BEDS
    $1,080+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$745 - $2,031
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$953 - $1,218

    Shadowood

    110 Piney Mountain Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2766
  18. Building Photo - Sunstone Apartments
    $347 Off
    Price Drop. $347 Off
    1 BED
    $1,037
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,010 - $1,681
    Required Monthly Fees$27
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,037 - $1,566

    Sunstone Apartments

    208 Conner Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 363-2537
  19. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,255
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,255

    Haven at Patterson Place

    5110 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2083
  20. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,299
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,229 - $1,842
    Required Monthly Fees$70
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,463

    Autumn Woods

    222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 369-9706
  21. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    2 BEDS
    $1,273
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,360
    Required Monthly Fees$33
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,273 - $1,323

    Collins Crossing

    501 Jones Ferry Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 364-8170
  22. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,278
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,245 - $1,412
    Required Monthly Fees$33
    Total Monthly Price$1,278

    Bridges at Chapel Hill

    142 BPW Club Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 217-9113
  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,314
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,272 - $3,181
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,314 - $1,375

    Notting Hill

    100 Drew Hill Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 229-9631
  31. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,333
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,234 - $1,390
    Required Monthly Fees$99
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,333

    Overture Chapel Hill

    5910 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (844) 596-1952
  34. Building Photo - Laurel Ridge Apartments
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,135+
    2 BEDS
    $1,275+

    Laurel Ridge Apartments

    1100 W Highway 54 Byp, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  36. 2 BEDS
    $1,170+
    3 BEDS
    $1,110+
    4 BEDS
    $1,095+

    Shortbread Lofts

    333 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  40. Building Photo - 216 Ridge Trl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    216 Ridge Trl

    216 Ridge Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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  42. 4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650

    303 Smith Level Rd Unit E23

    303 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Chapel Hill, NC Apartments for Rent

Chapel Hill was founded in 1793 and centers around Franklin Street, home to the University of North Carolina and a key part of North Carolina's Research Triangle region. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, you'll discover a market with options ranging from studio apartments averaging $1,486 per month to spacious three-bedroom units at around $2,564, accommodating various budgets and lifestyles. The town spans 22 square miles and maintains a median household income of approximately $81,814, reflecting a stable economic foundation built on education, healthcare, and research sectors.

Renting in Chapel Hill means gaining access to neighborhoods like Southern Village and Meadowmont, where apartment communities connect through walking paths and green spaces. The town features recreational areas including the Bolin Creek Trail and Battle Branch Trail system, while Franklin Street offers convenient shopping and dining options. Cultural destinations such as the Ackland Art Museum and the historic Morehead Planetarium and Science Center enhance the area's appeal. Chapel Hill's Research Triangle location creates strong employment opportunities with UNC Health Care and the university as major employers, while major highways and public transit options make commuting to nearby Durham and Raleigh straightforward.

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Chapel Hill High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,597 Students
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Chapel Hill High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,597 Students
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East Chapel Hill High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,447 Students
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East Chapel Hill High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,447 Students
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R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
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McDougle Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
752 Students
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Mcdougle Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
752 Students
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Guy Phillips Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
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Morris Grove Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
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Morris Grove Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
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Glenwood Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
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Glenwood Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
433 Students

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