Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
Chapel Hill, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Chapel Hill rent stands today
Chapel Hill, NC rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $120 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding close to the recent peak of $2,050/month from March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chapel Hill runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with a total of 229 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chapel Hill rent for $958/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,598/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. Studios have the lowest median rent among bedroom types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Chapel Hill fell by 41.0% year over year, a notable decline compared to the citywide rise of 3.6%. This segment's drop contrasts with the overall market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Chapel Hill
$2,000/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chapel Hill is $2,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $51 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chapel Hill
229
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 4% 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 $1,962, whereas a house costs $2,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill run $1,520 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,060.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $958 |  2% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,597 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,600 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $2,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,962 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $770 | 10% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$958
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Cross County
Average rent
$1,600
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,962
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$770
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
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
3%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 5% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
$1,500
$2,085
1%$1,795
1%$1,940
3%$1,850
1%$1,347
31%$2,000
3%$1,995
5%$1,915
9%$1,975
2%$2,975
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 | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 9% higher |
| Housing | 13% higher |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 8% lower |
Discover rentals in Chapel Hill, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
1 bed
1 bath
$699
House for rent
Available Jun 6
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
$700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$9,547
Apartment for rent
21h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,558 –$8,909
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$8,339
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,925
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,157–$4,262
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,042–$1,469
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$4,709
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,925
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,157–$4,262
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$4,709
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$1,939
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,925
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,157–$4,262
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,042–$1,469
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,770–$4,709
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 $2,000 per month as of May 16, 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 increased by 4% since last year.
How does Chapel Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chapel Hill is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 more 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 $80,000/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).