Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
Chapel Hill, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chapel Hill, NC rent slipped 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $496 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,050/month in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chapel Hill is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 231 rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Chapel Hill run around $958/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,454/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,125/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studios in Chapel Hill saw a year-over-year decline of 42.3%, far exceeding the citywide rent slip of 9.2%. This steep drop shows a distinct trend in the smallest unit segment compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Chapel Hill
$1,750/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chapel Hill
231
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chapel Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chapel Hill, NC
Average rent prices in Chapel Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chapel Hill, NC
Rent prices in Chapel Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chapel Hill is $1,457, whereas a house costs $2,266. 1-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,589.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $958 | 4% | 46% | |
1 bedroom | $1,453 | 3% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 4% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $2,125 | 8% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,795 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,457 | 13% | 26% | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,266 |  3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $815 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$958
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
46%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,453
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
Cross County
Average rent
$1,795
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,457
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
26%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,266
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$815
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chapel Hill, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Chapel Hill, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chapel Hill and Apex by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chapel Hill
10%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 20% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
2%$1,497
$2,100
4%$1,800
1%$1,975
3%$1,897
1%$1,325
21%$1,900
5%$2,040
2%$1,850
3%$1,995
5%$2,637
10%Cost of living in Chapel Hill, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 18% higher |
| Housing | 17% higher |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 12% lower |
Discover rentals in Chapel Hill, NC
14h ago
303 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
416 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
3 beds
3.5 baths
$700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
316 Standish Dr #316, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
$1,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 18
2h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$4,345
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,072
$7,701
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
3 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
111 Tharrington Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$4,345
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$4,328
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$4,045
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,434
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$4,045
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,434
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$4,328
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
117 Gristmill Ln #117, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
4h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$4,328
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$4,045
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$2,312
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$992–$1,434
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chapel Hill, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Chapel Hill rental market.
How much is rent in Chapel Hill?
The average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,750 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chapel Hill?
Average rent prices in Chapel Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Chapel Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chapel Hill is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chapel Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in Chapel Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chapel Hill?
Chapel Hill's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this University of North Carolina college town.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).