Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Raleigh-Durham

$1,697/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Raleigh-Durham is $1,697 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $202 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Raleigh-Durham

350

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Raleigh-Durham rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Average rent prices in Raleigh-Durham have increased by 15% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Rent prices in Raleigh-Durham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Raleigh-Durham is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Raleigh-Durham run $1,259 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,389

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,259

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,650

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

-

4%

4 bedroom

$3,200

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,389

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,259

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of North Carolina 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.

Discover rentals in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

907 Oak Tree Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

907 Oak Tree Drive

907 Oak Tree Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
700 N Heritage Cir #721 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chapel Hill

Private Bedroom & Bathroom at Chapel Ridge - Available January 2027

700 N Heritage Cir #721, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
University Commons Unit D-31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

University Commons Unit D-31

303 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Arrowhead Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Arrowhead Apartments

2412 Vesson Ave, Durham, NC 27707

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Raleigh-Durham rental market.

How much is rent in Raleigh-Durham?

The average rent in Raleigh-Durham is $1,697 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Raleigh-Durham?

Average rent prices in Raleigh-Durham have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Raleigh-Durham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Raleigh-Durham is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $202 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Raleigh-Durham?

To comfortably afford rent in Raleigh-Durham, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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