Chapel Hill, NC rental market
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.
$1,950
-$64
+$150
277
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $520 to $12,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,100 | 9 |
| $1,200 | 9 |
| $1,300 | 12 |
| $1,400 | 15 |
| $1,500 | 24 |
| $1,600 | 25 |
| $1,700 | 21 |
| $1,800 | 28 |
| $1,900 | 20 |
| $2,000 | 15 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 14 |
| $2,300 | 11 |
| $2,400 | 22 |
| $2,500 | 16 |
| $2,600 | 13 |
| $2,700 | 11 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 8 |
| $3,000 | 8 |
| $3,100 | 9 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 8 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,805 | No data |
| Oct | $1,875 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,800 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Chapel Hill, NC is 7% lower than the national average.
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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.