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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Good closet space
  • Cozy living area
  • Quiet, wooded setting

Location

305 Brookside Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA
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Management

Park Real Estate Management LLC

Leasing office

(919) 444-2204

Property Overview

305 Brookside in Chapel Hill, NC offers a well-rounded living experience, earning a commendable Zumper expert rating of 7.8 out of 10, particularly excelling in location with a rating of 9, highlighting easy access to schools and dining options. Its competitive pricing and strong amenities ratings reflect excellent value, complemented by features like off-street parking and a cozy living area. The property also promotes a vibrant social life, environmental sustainability, and work-from-home convenience, making it a desirable choice for a variety of lifestyles.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.8
Very Good
305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit availableTucked away in a quiet, wooded setting, this unique unit offers a peaceful atmosphere while still being close to everything Chapel Hill has to offer. The home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a functional layout. The interior includes a cozy living area, a well-equipped kitchen with essential appliances, and plenty of natural light throughout. The bedroom offers good closet space and a comfortable retreat. Additional highlights include off-street parking, convenient access to local bus lines, and proximity to shopping, dining, and UNC Medical School. If you're looking for a quiet space with a great location, 305.5 Brookside is an excellent choice. Offered for lease by Park Real Estate Management LLC. Contact Nicole Galiger at info@park-properties.com. Minimum 650 credit score and 3x market rent in income for approval. $75 application fee per adult and $100 per adult tenant onboarding fee. We look forward to helping you find your next home!

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About 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516

HomeApartments in Chapel Hill 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516

Tucked away in a quiet, wooded setting, this unique unit offers a peaceful atmosphere while still being close to everything Chapel Hill has to offer. The home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a functional layout. The interior includes a cozy living area, a well-equipped kitchen with essential appliances, and plenty of natural light throughout. The bedroom offers good closet space and a comfortable retreat. Additional highlights include off-street parking, convenient access to local bus lines, and proximity to shopping, dining, and UNC Medical School. If you're looking for a quiet space with a great location, 305.5 Brookside is an excellent choice. Offered for lease by Park Real Estate Management LLC. Contact Nicole Galiger at info@park-properties.com. Minimum 650 credit score and 3x market rent in income for approval. $75 application fee per adult and $100 per adult tenant onboarding fee. We look forward to helping you find your next home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.8
/10
Very Good
305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 158 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 26 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • The area has transit options

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 3 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 14 parks within a mile

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 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 294 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Chapel Hill

1-bedroom apartments at 305 Brookside Chapel Hill NC, 27516 cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill.

Median rents as of Sep 20 2025.
Chapel Hill
A table of studio rental data trends in Chapel Hill
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,645
November 2023$1,613
December 2023$1,687
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$1,657

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Chapel Hill near 305 Brookside Dr

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
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 305 Brookside Dr, Chapel Hill

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-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 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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