Rental GuideChapel Hill, NC

Chapel Hill rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,949

Year Over Year Change

$81

Rentals available, last 30 days

209

Rent ranges for Chapel Hill apartments

$6,001 - $50,000

$4,501 - $6,000

$3,001 - $4,500

$1,501 - $3,000

$0 - $1,500

$6,001 - $50,000

$4,501 - $6,000

$3,001 - $4,500

13%

$1,501 - $3,000

56%

$0 - $1,500

27%

13%

56%

27%

How has rent in Chapel Hill, NC changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Chapel Hill, NC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,949, which is a 3.6% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill, NC is about $1,473. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,815, and studios are about $993 per month.

See more Chapel Hill, NC rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC?

schools

9,129

students

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Who lives in Chapel Hill, NC?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

28%

20-34

33%

35-44

45-64

18%

65+

11%

Language

English

79%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

15%

Bachelor's

31%

Master's

24%

Prof Degree

10%

Doctorate

14%

What is the household breakdown in Chapel Hill, NC?

Families

36% Families

64% Single

Property

48% Renters

52% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

20%

25-50k

17%

50-75k

11%

75-100k

100-150k

13%

150k+

28%

How do residents get around Chapel Hill, NC?

Chapel Hill locals spend about 20 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Chapel Hill is through Raleigh Durham International Airport, 13.53 miles away.

Walking

6/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

6/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

4/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Chapel Hill are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Chapel Hill, NC?

The overall cost of living in Chapel Hill, NC is 4% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Chapel Hill you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.36 per carton, and milk $4.62. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $154 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	4% higher
Groceries	1% higher
Utilities	8% lower
Transportation	5% lower
Health	9% higher

CATEGORY

Goods & Services