A double in a UNC Chapel Hill residence hall costs $8,858 for the 2026–27 academic year, and Apartment List puts Chapel Hill’s overall median rent at $1,443 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from Carolina Housing and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. The Carolina Housing page does not mention a meal plan requirement or meal plan prices. Apartment List’s page gave only an overall median for Chapel Hill, which covers all unit types, not single rooms.
Carolina Housing residence hall rates, 2026–27
| Room type | Fall | Spring | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple or quadruple occupancy | $4,298 | $4,298 | $8,596 |
| Double occupancy | $4,429 | $4,429 | $8,858 |
| Super suite (Morrison Hall) | $4,901 | $4,901 | $9,802 |
| Single occupancy | $5,246 | $5,246 | $10,492 |
Private rental in Chapel Hill
Apartment List reports an overall median of $1,443 a month in October 2026, down 1.6% on a year earlier. It says rents have risen 3.5% so far in 2026. I have no verified one-bedroom, two-bedroom or single-room figure for Chapel Hill.
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Chapel Hill
How much do UNC residence halls cost?
From $8,596 for a triple or quad to $10,492 for a single for 2026–27.
What is the median rent in Chapel Hill?
$1,443 a month overall in October 2026, according to Apartment List.
Comparing North Carolina options? See our guides to student accommodation in Durham, Raleigh and Charlottesville, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
