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639 N Columbia St
639 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,150–$1,200
Beds1
Baths1
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Located in Chapel Hill, the property offers notable features such as utilities included and attractive tiled and faux hardwood flooring throughout. With a top-rated elementary school just 0.16 miles away and no pet breed restrictions alongside nearby pet services, this residence caters to various needs. A collection of 28 photos provides a comprehensive view, making it easy for potential renters to assess the property.

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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • utilities included
  • tiled flooring throughout
  • faux hardwood floors throughout

Units

639 N Columbia St Chapel Hill, NC

Available

Apt B

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,150

Listed on 10/27/2025
Listed by Adorable Studio Apartment on N. Columbia
Days on market: 39
Stay in this unique studio apartment close to campus and downtown Chapel Hill. This unit has tiled flooring throughout. There is no washer nor dryer on property. Utilities (water/sewer, electric, and gas) are included in the rent.

Available

Apt D

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed on 11/11/2025
Listed by Adorable studio apartment, walk to UNC and downtown! Utilities included!
Days on market: 24
[2026-27 Preleasing Only!] This beautiful studio apartment is close to downtown Chapel Hill and UNC's campus. It has faux hardwood floors throughout and shares a fenced-in area with the neighboring unit. Utilities (water/sewer, electric, and gas) are included in the rent. There is no washer or dryer on the property. Pets allowed (with fee).

Occupied Units

Occupied

Apt A

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,100

Listed by Adorable studio apartment, convenient to campus
Days on market: 58
[2026-27 Preleasing only!] This beautiful studio apartment features a fenced-in yard and hard wood floors. Utilities (gas, electricity and water/sewer) are included. There is no washer nor dryer on the property. Pets are allowed with one-time fee.

Occupied

Apt C

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,100

Listed by Adorable studio apartment, walk to UNC and downtown! Utilities included!
Days on market: 366
Stay in this unique studio apartment close to campus and downtown Chapel Hill. Has a raised floor that helps separate the property into different sections. This unit has faux hardwood flooring throughout. There is no washer or dryer on property. Utilities (water/sewer, electric, and gas) are included in the rent.

Amenities for 639 N Columbia St

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok

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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About 639 N Columbia St

HomeApartments in Chapel Hill 639 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

Check out this charming property located at 639 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA! This intimate community consists of 4 units, offering a cozy 1-bedroom floorplan. Residents will appreciate the convenience of utilities included, along with stylish features like tiled flooring and faux hardwood floors throughout. As a pet-friendly community, you can bring your furry friends along! Enjoy the benefits of long-term rentals and take advantage of amenities like an oven and utilities included. Plus, the location is highly sought after, with top-rated schools nearby, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all with A- or higher ratings. With only a few units to choose from, don't miss out on this great opportunity!

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Address details

Units4
Units available2
City
Zip code27516

639 N Columbia St is great for:

Pet owners

  • No breed or pet restrictions
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 639 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Chapel Hill

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 21% lower than 1-bedrooms in Chapel Hill.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Chapel Hill
A table of studio rental data trends in Chapel Hill
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,685
January 2024$1,663
February 2024$1,743
March 2024$1,753
April 2024$1,702
May 2024$1,573
June 2024$1,591
July 2024$1,514
August 2024$1,566
September 2024$1,655
October 2024$1,670
November 2024$1,659
December 2024$1,651
January 2025$1,646
February 2025$1,619
March 2025$1,600
April 2025$1,592
May 2025$1,596
June 2025$1,630
July 2025$1,623
August 2025$1,627
September 2025$1,671
October 2025$1,728
November 2025$1,696

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$47,000/yr

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 639 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC.
2 months ago$1,1001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,1001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,1001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,1001 bed1 bath
8 years ago$7251 bed1 bath
11 years ago$7251 bed1 bath
11 years ago$750Studio0 bath
11 years ago$7251 bed1 bath

Schools near 639 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
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Getting around Chapel Hill near 639 N Columbia St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 639 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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