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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC

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  3. $221 Off
    Price Drop. $221 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,320

    1701 North

    1701 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    (984) 217-4791
  11. $282 Off
    Price Drop. $282 Off
    1 BED
    $1,350+
    2 BEDS
    $1,560+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,289 - $1,724
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,349 - $1,784

    The Morgan at Chapel Hill

    100 Spring Meadow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (919) 849-5659
  15. $183 Off
    Price Drop. $183 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,478+
    1 BED
    $1,428+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,379 - $1,588
    Required Monthly Fees$48
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,427 - $1,636

    The Hartley at Blue Hill

    625 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 217-5319
  23. $243 Off
    Price Drop. $243 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,317+
    2 BEDS
    $1,353+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,276 - $3,639
    Required Monthly Fees$41
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,317 - $3,680

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  33. 1 BED
    $1,007+
    2 BEDS
    $1,258+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$981 - $1,622
    Required Monthly Fees$26
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,007 - $1,648

    Sunstone Apartments

    208 Conner Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 363-2537
  36. 1 BED
    $1,033+
    2 BEDS
    $1,188+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$998 - $1,546
    Required Monthly Fees$35
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,033 - $1,581

    Shadowood

    110 Piney Mountain Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2766
  38. 1 BED
    $1,330+
    2 BEDS
    $1,455+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,225 - $1,482
    Required Monthly Fees$104
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,329 - $1,586

    Haven at Patterson Place

    5110 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2083
  39. 1 BED
    $1,231
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,382
    Required Monthly Fees$32
    Total Monthly Price$1,231 - $1,414

    Bridges at Chapel Hill

    142 BPW Club Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 217-9113
  41. 1 BED
    $1,345+
    2 BEDS
    $1,478+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,275 - $1,972
    Required Monthly Fees$69
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,344 - $2,041

    Autumn Woods

    222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 369-9706
  42. 2 BEDS
    $1,221
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,190 - $1,360
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,220 - $1,390

    Collins Crossing

    501 Jones Ferry Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 364-8170
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Chapel Hill at a Glance

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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

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East Chapel Hill High

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Guy Phillips Middle School

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McDougle Middle

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Glenwood Elementary

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