Lenox at Patterson Place
100 Rose Garden Ln,
Durham, NC 27707
$1,100 - $2,116
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Chapel Hill, NC
What is the average rent in Chapel Hill, NC?
$1,510/month
Average Rent
741 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,510 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Chapel Hill rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Chapel Hill, you can expect to pay about $1,499 per month for a studio, $1,510 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,792 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,591 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Chapel Hill, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.2%, which averages out to $47 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Chapel Hill, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
39%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
22%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chapel Hill?
Based on current rent prices, Crosstown at Chapel Hill, Eastowne Hills and Greater Chapel Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chapel Hill.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chapel Hill?
Based on current rent prices, Cameron-McCauley, Eastwood Park and The Oaks Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chapel Hill.
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Which Chapel Hill neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Chapel Hill with the most apartments available are Chapel Hill East, Estes and Carolina North .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chapel Hill, NC?
Because the average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,510, you’ll want to make about $5,033 per month or $60,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Chapel Hill, NC is 5.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Chapel Hill is 18.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,499 - $2,591. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 11.7% less for utilities, and 7.6% less for transportation.
How does Chapel Hill, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Chapel Hill, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.