Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 8, 2026

Average rent in
Chapel Hill, NC

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.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

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Total rentals

242

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
64%
12%
1%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
Chapel Hill, NC

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%

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%

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$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by10%

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.

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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

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University Commons Unit A-23 - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Unit #2 One Room Available at $1000/mo.

416 Hillsborough St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

3 beds

3.5 baths

$700

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2d ago

Condo for rent in Chapel Hill

MOVE-IN-READY

1331 Arborgate Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

Condo for rent

Glen Lennox North - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Glen Lennox North

140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,051–$2,577

Apartment for rent

529 Hillsborough St Apt G2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chapel Hill

CONDOS - Chapel Hill, NC

529 Hillsborough St Apt G2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Condo for rent

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The Apartments at Midtown 501

545 Ashley Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,150–$3,074

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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

1.5 baths

$1,150

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

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