Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Chapel Hill, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chapel Hill, NC rent slipped 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,820/month. Renters today are paying $387 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Chapel Hill is 4.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 240 total rentals providing a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,121/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,515/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,295/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,516/month. The bedroom mix is led by 2-bedrooms at 43.7% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Chapel Hill fell 35.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 6.6%. This segment shows a sharper drop compared to the overall market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Chapel Hill
$1,820/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,820 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chapel Hill
240
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,026.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,121 | No Change | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,515 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 |  2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $3,516 | 7% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,536 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,197 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $690 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,121
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,515
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,516
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
Cross County
Average rent
$1,536
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$690
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
4%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,195
1%$1,250
1%$2,026
3%$1,781
$1,900
2%$1,850
4%$1,375
34%$1,895
4%$2,050
8%$1,700
3%$1,991
1%$2,447
21%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 | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 15% higher |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Chapel Hill, NC
4d ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
103 Ashley Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,084–$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill
215 N Graham St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
107 W Stinson St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
190 Oakley Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,650
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,655
$7,224
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
$6,800
$6,000
Price drop
House for rent
54m ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,143–$4,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,778
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,084–$3,650
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,711–$6,456
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,143–$4,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,778
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
111 Kiley St #KILEY, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,750
House for rent
Available Oct 1
7h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,711–$6,456
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,778
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,143–$4,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,711–$6,456
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,012–$1,429
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 $1,820 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chapel Hill?
Average rent prices in Chapel Hill have remained the same 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 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 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 $73,000/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).