Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 21, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Cross County | $1,557 | |
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | $2,463 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,938 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | 7% | |
Houses | $2,499 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $768 | 3% | - |
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%
Cross County
Average rent
$1,557
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Average rent
$2,463
Apartments
Average rent
$1,938
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$768
Last 30 days
3%
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 9% lower than the median rent in Apex, NC.
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Last year
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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
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 baths
$700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,045–$3,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
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
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
332 Ashley Forest Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
Condo for rent
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
21h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,362–$8,564
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
$7,799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
5 beds
4 baths
$6,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
21h 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
$5,500
House for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Chapel Hill
102 Little Branch Trl, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$3,732
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$3,130
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$988–$1,579
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,627–$5,984
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,045–$3,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$2,009
Apartment for rent
8h ago
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
15h ago
100 Regent Pl, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$1,965
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$988–$1,579
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$3,732
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$3,130
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,627–$5,984
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$2,009
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,045–$3,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chapel Hill
135 Kingsbury Dr #2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 27
21h ago
600 Carraway Xing, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,362–$8,564
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,160–$3,732
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Brandon Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,297–$3,130
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
101 Timber Hollow Ct, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$988–$1,579
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Village Crossing Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3 beds
2 baths
$2,607–$5,984
Apartment for rent
4d ago
113 Barclay Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,233–$3,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Durant St, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,649
Apartment for rent
8h ago
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