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Apartments for Rent in Chapel Hill, NC under $1500


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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 $1,145+
    1 bd $1,194+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Link Apartments® Calyx

    55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $1,281+
    3 bd $1,266+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glen Lennox Apartments

    140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $1,199+
    2 bd $1,461+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Chapel View

    4.5 (8)
    2701 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 12 units available
    1 bd $1,414+
    2 bd $1,407+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Notting Hill

    4.5 (11)
    100 Drew Hill Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 13 units available
    1 bd $1,220+
    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
  • 8 units available
    1 bd $1,378+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Southern Village

    4.0 (2)
    200 Copperline Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 19 units available
    Studio $1,335+
    1 bd $1,364+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Blu On Farrington

    4.5 (17)
    5840 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,110+
    2 bd $1,370+
    Total monthly cost
    3.5 (2)
    6123 Farrington Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,360+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Knoll At Briar Chapel

    4.5 (25)
    135 Ballentrae Court, Pittsboro, NC 27312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,299+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1701 North

    1701-101 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $975+
    2 bd $1,281+
    3 bd $1,266+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Glen Lennox North

    4.5 (8)
    140 Hamilton Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,019
    3 bd $1,409+
    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
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,270
    2 bd $1,435
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Rise Chapel Hill

    200 Westminster Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Ask for pricing
    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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  • 14 units available
    1 bd $968+
    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 13 units available
    1 bd $1,095+
    2 bd $1,245+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Trinity At The Hill

    180 BPW Club Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,099+
    2 bd $1,370+
    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+
    2 bd $1,418+
    Base rent Income restricted
    3.5 (2)
    600 W Poplar Ave, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $1,287
    2 bd $1,357+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Bridges At Chapel Hill

    4.5 (2)
    142 BPW Club Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 27 units available
    Studio $1,013+
    1 bd $1,323+
    2 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
    3.5 (11)
    100 Rose Garden Ln, Durham, NC 27707
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    501 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, NC 27510
    Pool • Dishwasher • Wheelchair Access
  • 18-7-city



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

Prices and availability in Chapel Hill, NC were last updated on 14 Nov 2026.

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

In Chapel Hill, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 21% of Chapel Hill's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Chapel Hill, NC under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC under $1,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Chapel Hill, NC, where the average rent is $1,571 per month, there are 260 units available for less than $1,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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