Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Average rent in
Chapel Hill, NC

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,903. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,903

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

189

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,903. This is about the same as the national average.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

28%
55%
13%
2%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Chapel Hill, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chapel Hill, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,938. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chapel Hill, NC costs about $1,570 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,039. Houses for rent in Chapel Hill, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,499.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,490

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,847

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,925

3%

13%

Studio

$993

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$993

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,847

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,925

Last 30 days

3%

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.

Compare rent prices in Chapel Hill, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Chapel Hill, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Apex, NC.

Chapel Hill

Median rent price$1,903

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 9% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.

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Cost of living in
Chapel Hill, NC

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.

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

Apartments for rent in Apex

Discover rentals in Chapel Hill, NC

University Commons Unit A-23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7

Very good

University Commons Unit A-23

303 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

416 Hillsborough St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chapel Hill

Fully Furnished Rooms for Rent Near UNC

416 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

3 beds

3 baths

$700

House for rent

210 Purefoy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

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Apartment for rent

Glen Lennox Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

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Glen Lennox Apartments

140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,045–$3,136

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The Apartments at Midtown 501 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8h ago

8.3

Very good

The Apartments at Midtown 501

545 Ashley Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,115–$5,740

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 21

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1006 S Columbia St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chapel Hill

House for rent

332 Ashley Forest Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chapel Hill

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chapel Hill, NC

332 Ashley Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

2 beds

1 bath

$1,235

Condo for rent

334 Ashley Forest Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chapel Hill

CONDOS - Chapel Hill, NC

334 Ashley Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent