University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

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UNC achieves the trifecta of superb education, legendary sports, and a lively off-campus community

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Having opened its doors in 1795, UNC Chapel Hill is one of the oldest public universities in the United States, and has spent centuries building a reputation as a top-notch academic institution. Forming one of the corners of North Carolina’s famed Research Triangle (along with Duke and NC State), UNC’s reputation for research excellence is only matched by its legendary Tar Heels athletics program, particularly basketball. The university is also of the key cultural hubs for the region, with thriving communities of artists, musicians, and actors both on-campus and off.

Chapel Hill is widely regarded as one of the best college towns in the country. The UNC campus sits right at the center of the fairly small city, making it easy to walk from a classroom building to one of the countless eateries along Franklin Street. The nightlife just off campus is legendary, with popular bars bearing cheeky names like The Library and He’s Not Here.

The walkable environment leads many to seek apartments and houses near the west corner of campus at the intersection of Franklin and Columbia Streets, although folks seeking easier access to the School of Medicine or the UNC Hospital may want to seek living arrangements further south along Columbia.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,600 for a studio, $1,524 for one bedroom, $1,753 for two bedrooms, and $2,301 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chapel Hill has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 579 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,600/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 741 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,524/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,053 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,753/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,361 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,301/month

    Average Rent

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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

R D And Euzelle Smith Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

768 Students

5
out of 10

Margaret B. Pollard Middle

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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