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Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC under $1200


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    1 bd $1,199+
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    100 Brandon Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $1,142+
    1 bd $1,194+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Link Apartments® Calyx

    55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,199+
    Base rent
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    Chapel View

    4.5 (8)
    2701 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 7 units available
    2 bd $1,076+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Sunstone Apartments

    4.5 (6)
    208 Conner Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,110+
    Total monthly cost
    3.5 (2)
    6123 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,019
    Base rent Income restricted
    5.0 (6)
    1749 Dobbins Drive Suite 1B, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
  • 1 bd $1,019
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Dobbins Hill II

    1749 Dobbins Drive Suite 1B, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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    Verified Listing

    Meringue Meadows

    333 River Walk Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 4 bd $775
    Base rent
    303 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Pool • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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  • 9 units available
    1 bd $956+
    2 bd $1,186+
    Base rent
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    Poplar Place

    4.5 (12)
    605 Jones Ferry Rd., Carrboro, NC 27510
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Trinity At The Hill

    180 BPW Club Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,099+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    River View

    4.5 (1)
    201 Westbrook Dr B2, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,181+
    Base rent Income restricted
    3.5 (2)
    600 W Poplar Ave, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
  • 6 units available
    Studio $1,038+
    Base rent
    3.5 (11)
    100 Rose Garden Ln, Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,178+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    MAA Patterson

    4.5 (16)
    100 Northcreek Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 13 units available
    1 bd $994+
    Base rent
    4.5 (5)
    7304 Calibre Park Dr., Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $940+
    2 bd $1,173+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glenbrook East And West

    4904 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $963+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Lenox East

    4.0 (5)
    100 Mayfield Circle, Durham, NC 27705
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,051+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Avalon East

    3.5 (3)
    325 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $820+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Dupont Circle

    4.0 (3)
    500 Dupont Circle Road, Durham, NC 27705
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,200+
    Base rent
    4.5 (2)
    4655 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $795+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Avalon West

    4.5 (4)
    201 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • 1 bd $940+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glenbrook East

    4811 Garrett Road, Durham, NC 27707
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • 2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    501 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Pool • Dishwasher • Wheelchair Access
  • 10-15-city



Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Chapel Hill, NC last updated?

Prices and availability in Chapel Hill, NC were last updated on 13 Nov 2026.

What are the best apartments in Chapel Hill, NC?
What type of rental buildings are in Chapel Hill, NC?

In Chapel Hill 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 21% of Chapel Hill's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 65% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Chapel Hill, NC under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Chapel Hill, NC, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 25 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Chapel Hill, NC for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.