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Average Rent in Chapel Hill 27514 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Chapel Hill 27514, Chapel Hill, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,582/mo
Lowest Available
$985/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
72
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Chapel Hill 27514
15 listed units across 3 buildings in Chapel Hill 27514 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $20/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Woods Apartments | Unit 204, 21.5AX | $1,640 | $1,605 | $35 |
| Bell Chapel Hill | Unit 545, S1B | $1,495 | $1,460 | $35 |
| Franklin Woods Apartments | Unit 201, 21.5AX | $1,580 | $1,560 | $20 |
| Timber Hollow Apartment Homes | Unit 133, Mahogany | $1,489 | $1,469 | $20 |
| Timber Hollow Apartment Homes | Unit 226, Mahogany | $1,429 | $1,409 | $20 |
| Timber Hollow Apartment Homes | Unit 255, Mahogany | $1,429 | $1,409 | $20 |
| Timber Hollow Apartment Homes | Unit 325, Mahogany | $1,444 | $1,424 | $20 |
| Timber Hollow Apartment Homes | Unit 120, Teakwood | $1,003 | $985 | $18 |
Chapel Hill 27514 vs Chapel Hill, NC Average
Chapel Hill 27514 is more expensive the Chapel Hill, NC average by $36/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,546/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chapel Hill 27514?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Chapel Hill 27514 is $1,582 per month across 5 apartment communities and 72 available units.
The most affordable option is Timber Hollow Apartment Homes starting at $985/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,493/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,354/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,877/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,541/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,445/mo.
Prices range from $985 to $3,190 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 38 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chapel Hill 27514
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chapel Hill 27514
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Hollow Apartment Homes | $985/mo | $1,180/mo | 19 | 3.3 |
| Chapel Hill North Apartments | $1,395/mo | $2,073/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Union Chapel Hill | $1,410/mo | $1,582/mo | 29 | 4.3 |
| Bell Chapel Hill | $1,440/mo | $1,957/mo | 18 | 4.8 |
| Franklin Woods Apartments | $1,500/mo | $1,565/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,582/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($985/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Cost of living in Chapel Hill 27514
We only have live rent data for Chapel Hill 27514 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,582 |
| Estimated total | $1,582/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Chapel Hill 27514 Apartments
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