Lenox at Patterson Place
100 Rose Garden Ln,
Durham, NC 27707
$1,091 - $2,490
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Chapel Hill, NC
What is the average rent in Chapel Hill, NC?
$1,534/month
Average Rent
741 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
Chapel Hill, NC Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,534 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Chapel Hill rent prices are 7% lower than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Chapel Hill average $1,572 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill average $1,534 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill average $1,830 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Chapel Hill average $2,579 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Chapel Hill, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $22 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 June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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6%
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31%
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41%
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22%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chapel Hill?
Based on current rent prices, Briar Chapel, Greater Chapel Hill and Gimghoul Historic District 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, Downing Creek and Downtown Chapel Hill 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, University Place and Estes .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chapel Hill, NC?
Because the average rent in Chapel Hill is $1,534, you’ll want to make about $5,113 per month or $61,356 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 6.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Chapel Hill is 19.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,534 - $2,579. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 12.3% less for utilities, and 8.2% 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.