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Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC

954 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Solano at Chapel Hill
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,598
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,460 - $1,685
    Required Monthly Fees$138
    Total Monthly Price$1,598 - $1,778

    Solano at Chapel Hill

    100 Saluda Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2567
  3. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,522+
    1 BED
    $1,638+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,473 - $1,653
    Required Monthly Fees$49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,522 - $1,702

    The Hartley at Blue Hill

    625 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 217-5319
  16. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,699
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly Fees$104
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,699

    Aura Booth Park

    1000 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 234-6759
  18. $313 Off
    Price Drop. $313 Off
    1 BED
    $1,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,429 - $1,669
    Required Monthly Fees$61
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,490 - $1,730

    The Morgan at Chapel Hill

    100 Spring Meadow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (919) 849-5659
  19. Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,405+
    1 BED
    $1,603+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,351 - $2,623
    Required Monthly Fees$54
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,405 - $1,603

    900 Willow

    900 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 287-8588
  24. $386 Off
    Price Drop. $386 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,321+
    2 BEDS
    $1,436+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,279 - $4,784
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,321 - $4,826

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  26. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,464+
    1 BED
    $1,510+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,344 - $1,633
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Total Monthly Price$1,464 - $1,753

    Kelby Farms

    1122 Medlin Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2890
  34. $291 Off
    Price Drop. $291 Off
    1 BED
    $918+
    2 BEDS
    $1,011+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$714 - $1,991
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$918 - $1,491

    Shadowood

    110 Piney Mountain Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2766
  35. $296 Off
    Price Drop. $296 Off
    1 BED
    $1,077+
    2 BEDS
    $1,368+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050 - $1,784
    Required Monthly Fees$27
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,077 - $1,811

    Sunstone Apartments

    208 Conner Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 363-2537
  36. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,554
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450 - $1,750
    Required Monthly Fees$104
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,554 - $1,854

    Aura Fifty4

    5580 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 369-8639
  38. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,255+
    2 BEDS
    $1,455+
    3 BEDS
    $1,655+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150 - $1,674
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,255 - $1,779

    Haven at Patterson Place

    5110 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2083
  39. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,377+
    2 BEDS
    $1,334+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,264 - $2,265
    Required Monthly Fees$70
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,334 - $1,724

    Autumn Woods

    222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 369-9706
  40. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,296+
    2 BEDS
    $1,532+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,263 - $1,813
    Required Monthly Fees$33
    Total Monthly Price$1,296 - $1,578

    Bridges at Chapel Hill

    142 BPW Club Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 217-9113
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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 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

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Public
Grades K-5
433 Students

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