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Chapel Hill, NC

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North Carolina’s most charming college town

University College Town Entertainment Family-Friendly Suburban

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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,565 for a studio, $1,521 for one bedroom, $1,756 for two bedrooms, and $2,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chapel Hill has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,521/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$2,449/month
1,141 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,466/month
935 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,483/month
1,868 Sq Ft
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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

Glenwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

433 Students

9
out of 10

Mary Scroggs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

392 Students

8
out of 10

Elizabeth Seawell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

491 Students

7
out of 10

Mel And Zora Rashkis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

427 Students

7
out of 10

Morris Grove Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

421 Students

7
out of 10

Guy Phillips Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

609 Students

7
out of 10

Margaret B. Pollard Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

768 Students

5
out of 10

R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

768 Students

5
out of 10

McDougle Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

752 Students

5
out of 10

Grey Culbreth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

656 Students

3
out of 10

Chapel Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

8
out of 10

East Chapel Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,447 Students

8
out of 10

Phoenix Academy High

Public

Grades 8-12

25 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Coker Arboretum
  • Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
  • KidZu Children's Museum
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden
  • Piedmont Wildlife Center

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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