Chapel Hill, NC rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,950.

Average rent

$1,950

Month-over-month change

-$64

Year-over-year change

+$150

Available rentals

277

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $520 to $12,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5002
$6004
$7007
$8002
$9004
$1,0004
$1,1009
$1,2009
$1,30012
$1,40015
$1,50024
$1,60025
$1,70021
$1,80028
$1,90020
$2,00015
$2,10012
$2,20014
$2,30011
$2,40022
$2,50016
$2,60013
$2,70011
$2,8004
$2,9008
$3,0008
$3,1009
$3,2007
$3,3003
$3,4003
$3,5004
$3,6003
$3,7001
$3,8002
$3,9003
$4,0003
$4,1002
$4,2002
$4,4002
$4,5002
$4,7002
$4,8002
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $150 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,825$1,843
Feb$1,794$1,800
Mar$1,800$1,881
Apr$1,800$1,875
May$1,800$1,900
Jun$1,650$1,950
Jul$1,800$2,025
Aug$1,800$1,988
Sep$1,805No data
Oct$1,875No data
Nov$1,800No data
Dec$1,800No data

Market temperature

The Chapel Hill, NC rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Chapel Hill, NC is 7% lower than the national average.

Chapel Hill, NCvs.

$1,950

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Chapel Hill, NC?

The average rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,950.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chapel Hill, NC?

Houses in Chapel Hill, NC rent between $520 - $12,000 with an average rent of $1,950.

3. How has the rent in Chapel Hill, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Chapel Hill, NC increased by $150

4. How much has the rent in Chapel Hill, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Chapel Hill, NC decreased by $64

5. How many available rentals are there in Chapel Hill, NC?

There are currently 277 rentals available in Chapel Hill, NC.

6. How do rent prices in Chapel Hill, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Chapel Hill, NC is $1,950 — 7.14% lower the national average of $2,100.