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  2. Building Photo - Shortbread Lofts
    2 BEDS
    $1,170+
    3 BEDS
    $1,110+
    4 BEDS
    $1,095+

    Shortbread Lofts

    333 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
  4. Building Photo - Union Chapel Hill
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $1,555+
    3 BEDS
    $1,490+
    4 BEDS
    $1,425+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,425 - $1,695
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,425 - $1,695

    Union Chapel Hill

    425 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    (984) 207-3785
  6. Building Photo - 708 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    708 M.L.K. Jr Blvd Unit E5

    708 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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  13. Building Photo - 404 Pittsboro
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,575
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,575
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,575

    404 Pittsboro Unit 1

    404 Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Chapel Hill, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Chapel Hill.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 17 cheap apartments available in Downtown Chapel Hill, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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