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Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Area Guide
North Carolina’s most charming college town
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The proud home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this serene suburb is considered one of the top college towns in the state. Chapel Hill embraces its reputation with an evident passion for live music, sports, nightlife, cuisine, and higher education. Renters in Chapel Hill frequent Cat’s Cradle for its live music scene, cheer on the Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center, enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the Crunkleton, and savor the exceptional cuisine at Mediterranean Deli.
This family-friendly suburb offers residents access to the rotating exhibits at Ackland Art Museum and the picturesque greenery at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The city of Chapel Hill is convenient to Carrboro, Durham, Raleigh, and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Although Chapel Hill is great for students and faculty, it’s also an idyllic suburb for families due to its safe community parks, abundance of shopping centers, great public schools, and picturesque residential streets.
From the hiking trails at the Carolina North Forest to the retailers and restaurants at University Place, Chapel Hill has you covered. Chapel Hill is home to student housing, luxury apartments, modern townhomes, and cozy single-family homes.
Explore the City
Catch a UNC Tarheels football game at the Kenan Memorial Stadium.
Escape the city at Umstead Park.
Downtown Chapel Hill gives off a small-town feeling with its local shops and restaurants.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,536 for a studio, $1,516 for one bedroom, $1,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,341 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chapel Hill has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,516/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$2,644/month
1,756 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,505/month
783 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,061/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Chapel Hill, NC is 5.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Chapel Hill is 15.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,516 - $2,341. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 8.9% less for utilities, and 5.5% less for transportation.
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Transportation
42
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
28
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
51
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
Mel And Zora Rashkis Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
Mary Scroggs Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
392 Students
Elizabeth Seawell Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
491 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
752 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
768 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
656 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,597 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,447 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
25 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coker Arboretum
- Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
- KidZu Children's Museum
- North Carolina Botanical Garden
- Piedmont Wildlife Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.