Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2025
Last updated on October 8, 2025
Last updated on October 8, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,949. This is about the same as the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,949. 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 increased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chapel Hill, NC costs about $1,498 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,164. Houses for rent in Chapel Hill, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,297.
Comparables | ||||
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1 bedroom | $1,486 | 2% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,769 | 4% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 14% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 7% | 4% | |
Studio | $1,050 | 3% | 21% |
Comparables | ||
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Cross County | $2,125 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $2,100 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $1,900 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,297 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $721 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,486
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,769
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Cross County
Average rent
$2,125
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
2%
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 |
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
303 Smith Level Rd #E33, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
4 beds
4 baths
$725
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
12h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,004–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
500 Umstead Dr Apt B206 #1, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
334 Ashley Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Condo for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
$1,275
Price drop
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$12,337
$9,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$8,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
5 beds
4 baths
$6,900
House for rent
6h ago
133 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,728–$7,236
Apartment for rent
2d ago
721 721 / 723 Hillsborough Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
4 beds
4 baths
$5,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
204 Greene St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
4 beds
4 baths
$5,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,004–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,559
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,052–$3,840
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$6,243
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,026–$1,419
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,369–$2,329
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$8,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,026–$1,419
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$3,559
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,052–$3,840
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,599–$6,243
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,369–$2,329
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,004–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,114
$1,921
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$8,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,004–$3,106
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,052–$3,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,026–$1,419
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,114
$1,921
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$12,337
$9,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$8,103
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
$1,275
Price drop
House for rent