Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 8, 2026
Last updated on April 8, 2026
Last updated on April 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $2,000. This is +4%, or $84, higher than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $2,000. This is +4%, or $84, higher than 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,997. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chapel Hill, NC costs about $1,681 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,210. Houses for rent in Chapel Hill, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,495.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,622 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,611 | 7% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,560 | 6% | 2% | |
Studio | $1,395 | 8% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,811 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $2,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,997 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $787 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,611
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,560
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Cross County
Average rent
$1,811
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
6%
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.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chapel Hill, NC is 5% 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 |
1d 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
2d ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
1331 Arborgate Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,051–$2,577
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
529 Hillsborough St Apt G2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Condo for rent
9h ago
545 Ashley Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$3,074
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chapel Hill
332 Ashley Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,150
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,749
Apartment for rent
3h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$8,453
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill
600 Carraway Crossing unit: Penthouse #PH, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3 beds
2 baths
$8,453
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,086
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
4d ago
133 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,728–$7,236
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
215 N Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
3 beds
2 baths
$4,888
$4,575
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
102 Little Branch Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,242–$4,550
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$4,223
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$6,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,012–$1,459
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,889
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Forsyth Dr #NA, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$8,453
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
300 Cosgrove Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,647–$3,650
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,242–$4,550
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$4,223
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$6,629
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,889
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Forsyth Dr #NA, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,012–$1,459
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chapel Hill
138 Rialto St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
House for rent
3h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$8,453
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,242–$4,550
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$4,223
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$6,629
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,012–$1,459
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
113 Barclay Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chapel Hill
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Forsyth Dr #NA, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
2 baths
$2,425
$2,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
3h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,421–$8,453
Price drop
Apartment for rent