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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Chapel Hill, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Chapel Hill rent stands today
Chapel Hill, NC rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $230 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,050 in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chapel Hill is 6.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters despite a limited total rentals inventory of 178 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Chapel Hill run around $1,445/month and $1,422/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,695/month and 3-bedrooms at $2,245/month. Larger 4+ bedroom units reach a median of $3,350/month across the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Chapel Hill
$1,800/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chapel Hill
178
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 7% 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 $1,656, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill run $1,478 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,774.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,445 | 1% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,422 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,245 | 1% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 3% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,569 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,656 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,445
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$1,500
Cross County
Average rent
$1,569
Apartments
Average rent
$1,656
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
15%
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
6%lower than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 18% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
4%$1,400
3%$2,107
2%$1,795
$1,905
1%$1,895
2%$1,375
18%$2,037
4%$2,100
8%$1,695
9%$1,995
2%$2,410
4%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
4d 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
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
316 Standish Dr #316, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available May 18
4d ago
3290 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,972
$7,535
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
4 beds
4 baths
$6,800
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
3d ago
441 Mccauley St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$4,328
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,127–$2,989
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,921
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$7,484
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,921
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$997–$1,484
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,232–$4,328
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$7,484
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,921
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,765–$7,484
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$997–$1,484
Apartment for rent
1d ago
117 Purefoy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,475
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 $1,800 per month as of August 15, 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 7% since last year.
How does Chapel Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chapel Hill is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 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 $72,000/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?
January offers the lowest rents of the year in Chapel Hill, while August provides the least competitive rental conditions with lower demand. June sees the highest rents, with about a 4.6% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).