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Pet Friendly
Location
403 Smith Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
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Mill House Properties
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Property Overview
Quiet neighborhood setting combined with nearby top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools offers convenient access to education within about half a mile. Strong pet-friendliness stands out, with no breed or pet restrictions, a required pet deposit, and two pet hospitals in the area. Nineteen listing photos provide a detailed visual overview to help renters quickly understand the space and features.
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- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 403 Smith Ave
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Refrigerator |
| Washer/Dryer (Electric) |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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About 403 Smith Ave
Available Now! Newly renovated Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath duplex located in a quiet neighborhood just a short walk from UNC’s West Campus, the School of Public Health, School of Dentistry, UNC Hospitals, and the iconic Merritt’s Store—home of the best BLT in North Carolina! A great blend of character and convenience in one of Chapel Hill’s most walkable areas. Pets allowed (with $30 pet screening and $250 pet fee). Tenants responsible for all utilities (Electric, water/sewer, and gas). Yard/Lawncare and Pest control provided by Owner. ---------- Rental Requirements – Please Read Before Inquiring: Applicants must pass a background and credit check, provide rental/employment history, and earn at least 3x the rent monthly. A minimum credit score of 650 is required to qualify without a guarantor. We do not accept housing vouchers. More details: millhouseproperties. com how-to-rent View our other listings: millhouseproperties. com vacancies
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 403 Smith Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 27516 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Chapel Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 403 Smith Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Chapel Hill
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,997 |
| June 2024 | $1,953 |
| July 2024 | $1,934 |
| August 2024 | $1,967 |
| September 2024 | $1,963 |
| October 2024 | $1,850 |
| November 2024 | $1,768 |
| December 2024 | $1,772 |
| January 2025 | $1,859 |
| February 2025 | $1,902 |
| March 2025 | $1,910 |
| April 2025 | $1,948 |
| May 2025 | $1,852 |
| June 2025 | $1,894 |
| July 2025 | $1,841 |
| August 2025 | $1,798 |
| September 2025 | $1,785 |
| October 2025 | $1,781 |
| November 2025 | $1,818 |
| December 2025 | $1,762 |
| January 2026 | $1,769 |
| February 2026 | $1,828 |
| March 2026 | $1,906 |
| April 2026 | $1,886 |
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Can I afford to live at 403 Smith Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$76,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $76,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,600 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,650 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,450 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 403 Smith Ave
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
Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy
NC
K-12Public
C+
White Oak Elementary School
1512 white oak church rd
apex, NC, 27523
PK, K-5Public
A
Ignite Online Academy
5321 ephesus church rd.
durham, NC, 27707
K-12Public
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Getting around Chapel Hill near 403 Smith Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 403 Smith Ave, Chapel Hill
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Other units at this address
403 Smith Ave, Chapel Hill, NC
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Occupied
B
2 Beds
1 Bath
$1,450
In-Unit Laundry
Occupied
A
2 Beds
1 Bath
$1,900
Dishwasher
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