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Apartments under $1,800 for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC

1,141 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Solano at Chapel Hill
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,615+
    2 BEDS
    $1,820+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,455 - $1,725
    Required Monthly Fees$160
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,615 - $1,885

    Solano at Chapel Hill

    100 Saluda Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2567
  3. $332 Off
    Price Drop. $332 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,442+
    1 BED
    $1,547+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,393 - $1,818
    Required Monthly Fees$49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,442 - $1,867

    The Hartley at Blue Hill

    625 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 217-5319
  7. $279 Off
    Price Drop. $279 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,742+
    2 BEDS
    $1,803+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,665 - $1,876
    Required Monthly Fees$77
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,742 - $1,953

    The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes

    100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (888) 568-1901
  16. $280 Off
    Price Drop. $280 Off
    1 BED
    $1,603
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,499 - $2,099
    Required Monthly Fees$104
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,603 - $2,203

    Aura Booth Park

    1000 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 234-6759
  18. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $1,730
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,669
    Required Monthly Fees$61
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,730

    The Morgan at Chapel Hill

    100 Spring Meadow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (919) 849-5659
  27. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,290+
    2 BEDS
    $1,606+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,183 - $5,461
    Required Monthly Fees$107
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,290 - $5,568

    Avana 55Twelve

    5512 Sunlight Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-5464
  28. $277 Off
    Price Drop. $277 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,453+
    1 BED
    $1,534+
    2 BEDS
    $1,701+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,333 - $1,956
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Total Monthly Price$1,453 - $2,076

    Kelby Farms

    1122 Medlin Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    (984) 217-2890
  38. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,499
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395 - $1,759
    Required Monthly Fees$104
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $1,863

    Aura Fifty4

    5580 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    (984) 369-8639
  39. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,500+
    1 BED
    $1,603+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,446 - $1,799
    Required Monthly Fees$54
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,853

    900 Willow

    900 Willow Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 287-8588
  41. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,072+
    2 BEDS
    $1,422+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,036 - $1,598
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,072 - $1,634

    Shadowood

    110 Piney Mountain Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 217-2766
  42. $305 Off
    Price Drop. $305 Off
    1 BED
    $1,182+
    2 BEDS
    $1,432+
    3 BEDS
    $1,732+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,117 - $1,681
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,182 - $1,746

    Autumn Woods

    222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    (984) 369-9706
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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

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
1,387 Students
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Virtual Academy School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
39 Students
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McDougle Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
658 Students
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Guy Phillips Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
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R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
765 Students
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Margaret B. Pollard Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
744 Students
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Morris Grove Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
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Glenwood Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
394 Students

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