Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,900. This is about the same as the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,900. This is about the same as the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,875. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chapel Hill, NC costs about $1,501 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,070. Houses for rent in Chapel Hill, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,325.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,481 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,797 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,742 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 4% | 5% | |
Studio | $993 | 1% | 20% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,696 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $2,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,875 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,325 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $721 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$993
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,481
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,742
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Cross County
Average rent
$1,696
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$721
Last 30 days
4%
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.
Median rent prices in Chapel Hill, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Apex, NC.
Chapel Hill
Equal to the the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 11% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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The overall cost of living in Chapel Hill, NC is 4% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 4% higher |
Groceries | 1% higher |
Health | 9% higher |
Housing | 13% higher |
Transportation | 5% lower |
Utilities | 8% lower |
2d ago
303 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
250 South Estes Drive #80, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,067–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 Westminster Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$1,370
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
3h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,261–$7,999
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
5 beds
4 baths
$6,900
House for rent
9h ago
133 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,728–$7,236
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
64 Davie Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
1011 Wood Sage Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill
3 beds
0 baths
$3,751
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chapel Hill
1000 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Unit Th3 #TH3, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
3 beds
3 baths
$3,751
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,067–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,086–$3,516
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$3,120
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$983–$1,506
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$5,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$2,339
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
100 Regent Pl, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$1,750
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,086–$3,516
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$3,120
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$5,850
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$2,339
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,067–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$983–$1,506
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Chapel Hill
135 Kingsbury Dr #2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 27
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
14h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,156–$3,223
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$3,035
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1 bed
1 bath
$1,067–$1,762
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$983–$1,506
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,696–$5,850
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,259–$2,339
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
100 Regent Pl, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
206 Greene Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent