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Highlights
- Prime location
- New appliances
- Comfortable living space
- Modern interior
- Three spacious bedrooms
Location
301 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
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Acorn + Oak Property Management
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Property Overview
Located in a prime area, this property features modern interiors, new appliances, and three spacious bedrooms that enhance comfortable living. With a vibrant social scene nearby, including 21 local event hubs and 202 restaurants within a mile, it offers excellent opportunities for exploration and engagement. Additionally, the presence of a top-rated elementary school just 0.27 miles away contributes to the convenience of the location and facilitates easy access to various transit options.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Outdoor space
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 301 N Columbia St
Features
| Air Conditioning | Electric Water Heater |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Tech
| WiFi Included |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Lawn Care Included |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 301 N Columbia St
***applications pending*** Property Manager: Gina Turner, Broker, REALTOR® Contact: Gina@acorn-oak.com Showings are scheduled by email Offered by Acorn + Oak Property Management Available: August 2027 to July 31, 2028 This is an ideal home for students or faculty looking for a house with an unbeatable location! Discover this beautiful, renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house, perfectly situated just a stone's throw from Franklin Street and UNC Chapel Hill campus. The house features a modern interior with recent upgrades offering a comfortable and convenient living space with three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer included. Wifi and lawn care included. No Pets Please note this is marketed by Acorn & Oak and will be managed by the owner once the lease is signed. Parking is available-assignment and pricing to be agreed with the owner. Tenants and guarantors must apply individually and pay application fee. One lease jointly signed by all tenants and guarantors. Visit our website for current information www acorn-oak com
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 301 N Columbia St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $1302 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.9 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 27516 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Chapel Hill
3-bedroom apartments at 301 N Columbia St cost about 62% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Chapel Hill
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,447 |
| December 2024 | $2,497 |
| January 2025 | $2,538 |
| February 2025 | $2,492 |
| March 2025 | $2,493 |
| April 2025 | $2,479 |
| May 2025 | $2,519 |
| June 2025 | $2,534 |
| July 2025 | $2,542 |
| August 2025 | $2,490 |
| September 2025 | $2,596 |
| October 2025 | $2,668 |
| November 2025 | $2,581 |
| December 2025 | $2,559 |
| January 2026 | $2,655 |
| February 2026 | $2,896 |
| March 2026 | $2,716 |
| April 2026 | $2,640 |
| May 2026 | $2,631 |
| June 2026 | $2,459 |
| July 2026 | $2,359 |
| August 2026 | $2,249 |
| September 2026 | $2,271 |
| October 2026 | $2,331 |
| November 2026 | $2,351 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 301 N Columbia St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$152,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $152,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,800.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $5,000 |
Schools near 301 N Columbia St
Northside Elementary School
350 caldwell st
chapel hill, NC, 27516
PK, K-5Public
B+
Carrboro Elementary School
400 shelton st
carrboro, NC, 27510
PK, K-5Public
A
Chatham Grove Elementary School
1301 andrews store rd
pittsboro, NC, 27312
PK, K-5Public
A
Hortons Creek Elementary
7615 o'kelly chapel rd
cary, NC, 27519
PK, K-5Public
A
Ignite Online Academy
5321 ephesus church rd.
durham, NC, 27707
K-12Public
Getting around Chapel Hill near 301 N Columbia St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 301 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 301 N Columbia St
Foster's Market Chapel Hill
750 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Harris Teeter
310 N Greensboro St
Carrboro Farmers Market
301 W Main St
Acme Market
The Fresh Market
1200A Raleigh Rd
Glynns Tailor Shop
136 E Rosemary St
College Originals
119 E Franklin St
Creative Metalsmiths Inc
117 E Franklin St
Julian's
135 E Franklin St
JOHNNY T-SHIRT
128 E Franklin St
Starbucks
100 E Franklin St
One Leaf Tea Fang LLC
157 E Franklin St
Carolina Coffee Shop
138 E Franklin St
Pirate Captain
163 E Franklin St
Starbucks
143 W Franklin St
Pulse Inc
136 E Rosemary St
He's Not Here
112 W Franklin St
Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant
140 W Franklin St
Goodfellas
149 E Franklin St
Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
100 E Franklin St
Tom Robinson's Carolina Seafood
207 Roberson St
Cliff's Meat Market
100 W Main St
100 Market Street LLC
106 S Greensboro St
Even Dough
203 W Weaver St
Sari Sari Bakery
301 W Main St
Garden
Playground
Alumni Sculpture Garden
Dog Park
McCorkle Place
Takeout Central LLC
210 N Columbia St
La Residence
202 W Rosemary St
Buns
107 N Columbia St
Momo's Master
110 N Columbia St
Kurama Sushi & Noodle Express
105 N Columbia St
Columbia / Rosemary
Alamance Burlington Express
North Columbia Street / Rosemary Street
NS - Eubanks Rd / Southern Village, A - Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd / Northside / Univ Pl, N - Estes Pk / UNC Hospitals / Meadowmont, Morris Grove-Chapel Hill HS-Rogers Rd, Booker Crk / UNC Hosp / Glen Lennox, T - MLK, Jr. Blvd / UNC Hospitals, 420 - Hillsborough-Chapel Hill
N Columbia St / Rosemary St
Orange-Chapel Hill Connector
N Columbia St / Rosemary St
Route CRX
North Columbia Street / Town Hall Westbound
A - Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd / Northside / Univ Pl, N - Estes Pk / UNC Hospitals / Meadowmont
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