Downtown Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

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Downtown Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC

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Walkable Shops Restaurants Events Urban Downtown UNC Bicycle-Friendly

There's a lot happening in Downtown Chapel Hill -- restaurants, shops, art galleries, museums, and (of course) the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Downtown starts at the university and extends north and east past Franklin Street, the main drag through downtown. As the heart of the neighborhood, Franklin Street has it all -- great boutiques, trendy restaurants, brick-paved sidewalks, bike racks, mature trees, and a dash of history to tie it all together.

The neighborhood's seamless blend of public art and open green space help create the fun, funky atmosphere that sets the perfect backdrop for the live concerts, art walks, outdoor movie nights, and pub crawls that take place here. Some must-see events include Festifall Arts Festival, an exciting event that includes an artists' market, live music, food, hands-on activities, and more. Being so close to UNC, Downtown Chapel Hill also hosts events like Tar Heel Downtown, a rollicking event that takes places before the first home game and involves the Tar Heels cheerleaders and marching band.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Chapel Hill is $1,692 for a studio, $2,050 for one bedroom, $3,338 for two bedrooms, and $4,197 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Chapel Hill has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,692/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 688 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,050/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,046 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,338/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,410 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,197/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

59

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

86

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

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