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Live the Dream at Shortbread Lofts UNC Off-Campus Housing
Apartments Near University of North Carolina
Shortbread Lofts is the premium location for off-campus student housing in Chapel Hill, NC! Designed with students of UNC in mind, we’re just minutes away from campus in downtown. We offer designer-inspired amenities and exceptionally chic lofts, in addition to a community of privilege for those who want an incredible residential experience.
Students at Shortbread Lofts enjoy unsurpassed access to on-site resources and tools for success, in addition to a host of impressive amenities and features. Here you’ll find views of downtown, oversized closets, concrete floors, full kitchens, granite countertops, full-size in-home washers and dryers, huge picture windows, private bedrooms and bathrooms, and more.
Our community features a fantastic fitness center, a 24-hour computer and printing station, Macs, safety and security features, a quiet study lounge, and assigned parking. We offer fully furnished apartments near UNC and rooftop gardens, a barista bar, on-site vending, and a wonderful rooftop lounge.
Discover student living the way it was meant to be lived – contact us today to check the availability of our UNC off-campus housing.
Find A Floor Plan For You
Whether you’d prefer to cozy up in a two bedroom or spread out with your roommates in a spacious four-bedroom layout, Shortbread Lofts offer a retreat tailored for you near the University of North Carolina. Our versatile floor plans feature amazing views, modern amenities, and sleek finishes.
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We’re reshaping the standard of student living, which is why we’ve equipped our spaces with one-of-a-kind amenities and upscale features.
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Upscale Off-Campus Apartments in Chapel Hill
If you’re like most students, you’re looking forward to college, but not so much the dorms. No one really wants to march all the way down the dorm hall to the bathroom just to brush their teeth in the morning! That’s exactly why all of our two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments feature a private bathroom connected to each bedroom with a personal wall closet. Our floor plans have exactly what you need at your fingertips.
Our floor plans also include personal keyed entries so you have the added privacy you need. You’ll also enjoy cooking in our gourmet kitchens that are fully equipped with modern appliances, our oversized closet space, and expansive living areas to entertain friends. Browse all of our floor plans available to live in our apartments near UNC-Chapel Hill below, and then contact our staff to schedule a personal tour of our community!
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Extraordinary Interior Features
You won’t find everything we have to offer in any dorm! Shortbread Lofts is the ideal solution for exceptional student apartments near the University of North Carolina. With unique luxuries, chic interiors, supportive student resources and more, you will have everything you need here to thrive as a student and excel in life.
Our UNC-Chapel Hill off-campus housing community is filled with premium finishes and features you won’t find anywhere else. Our residents enjoy additions like fully furnished living spaces with utilities included, full-size washers and dryers, European cabinetry, 8’ picture windows, oversized closets, chic loft finishes, granite counters, and more.
Your apartment isn’t the only place where you’ll be surrounded by exquisite additions; our community boasts quite a collection of amenities as well. Some features include a new rooftop lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, on-site tanning booths, rooftop gardens, on-site vending, a community flex room, a fitness center, a barista bar, and many others.
Everything you’ve been searching for is right here at Shortbread Lofts – contact our staff and see tour our UNC Chapel Hill off-campus housing community for yourself!
Apartment Amenities
- Fully Furnished
- Individually Keyed Suites
- Private Bedrooms & Baths
- Full-Size Washer & Dryer
- Ceiling Fans & AC
- 8’ Picture Windows
- Views of Downtown
- Oversized Closets
- Concrete Floors
- High Ceilings*
- Full Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ceramic Top Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- European Cabinetry
- Granite Countertops
- Chic Loft Finishes
*In Select Units
Community Amenities
- Just Steps from UNC
- 24-Hour Tech Lounge with complimentary 24/7 cloud printing from your phone, app, computer, portal or email. All you need to do is: Select, send, authenticate, print and go.
- NEW Rooftop Lounge
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Assigned Parking
- Clubhouse
- Recycling Center
- Stand-Up & Lay Down Tanning
- Rooftop Gardens
- Security Cameras
- Barista Bar
- On-Site Vending
- Laundry Delivery Services
- Community Flex Room
- Macs and iPads
- Quiet Study Lounge
- Assigned Parking
- Included Utilities
- Entire Building Wifi
- Expanded Digital Cable
- Secured Entrances
- Night Watchman
- Individual Leases
- On-Site Management
- Online Payments
A Great Location for Off-Campus Chapel Hill Student Apartments
Convenience in Every Direction
Enjoy easy access to a variety of food, fun, and shopping right here in our neighborhood. Shortbread Lofts off-campus Chapel Hill student apartments is a community that offers all the fun and excitement of the city right at your fingertips. Stoked to have a full kitchen but not much of a cook? Grab your dinner at Breadmen’s or Mellow Mushroom just across the street. Need to grab a quick meal on the go? Panera Bread and Chipotle are just around the block.
Our location can’t be beaten; we are also located just steps away from Franklin Street and UNC campus. Some of the other local hot spots within easy distance of our off-campus apartments near the University of North Carolina include Spanky’s, Top of the Hill, Moe’s Southwest Grill, TimeOut, Walgreens, and many others. Give yourself the competitive edge you need to be a happy and successful student at UNC; contact our staff to learn more.
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Campus
Bookstore207 South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Carolina Union3103 South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Dean Dome300 Skipper Bowles Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Fetzer Gym101 Student Recreation Center #8610,
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Kenan-Flagler Business School300 Kenan Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27599Lenior Dining Hall36 Lenoir Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Memorial Hall114 E Cameron Ave,
Chapel Hill, NC 27514UNC School of Media and Journalism114 E Cameron Ave
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Undergrad Library203 South Rd #3942
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Dining & Drinks
Breadmen's324 W Rosemary St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Carolina Brewery460 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Carolina Coffee Shop138 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Chipotle301 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Crepe Tradition140 W Franklin St, Unit 120
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Mama Dip's Kitchen408 W ROSEMARY St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Mellow mushroom310 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Panera Bread213 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Spicy 9140 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Starbucks1800 E Franklin St, Ste B
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Local Recreation
Battle Branch Trail120 South Estes Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Carolina Basketball Museum450 Skipper Bowles Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Carolina Campus Community GardenEnd of Wilson Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Chapel Hill Skate Park100 Northern Park Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Cipher Escape Room250 Dominion Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560Hawk Hill Berry Farm3009 Hawk Hill Farm Road
Mebane, NC 27302Homestead Aquatics Center300 Northern Park Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514RiverwalkEno River Parking Deck, Nash St
Hillsborough, NC 27278UNC Campus Recreation101 Student Recreation Center CB #8610
Chapel Hill, NC 27599University Lake130 University Lake Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Entertainment
Ackland Art Museum101 S Columbia St
Chapel Hill, NC 27510Boshamer Stadium100 Ridge Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Carmichael Arena310 South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Carolina Brewery460 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Cat's Cradle300 E Main St
Carrboro, NC 27510Chelsea Theater1129 Weaver Dairy Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Kenan Memorial Stadium - The University of North Carolina104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Chapel Hill, NC 27514NC Comedy Arts Festival462 W Franklin St,
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Varsity Theatre123 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Zogs Pool108 1/2 Henderson St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Shopping
Carr Mill Mall200 North Greensboro St, #A5
Carrboro, NC 27510Chapel Hill Sportswear Inc119 E Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Franklin Street Market167 E Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Hadley Emerson1112 Environ Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27516Johnny T-shirt128 E Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Light Years121 E Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Time After Time414 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27516UNC Student Stores207 South Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Walgreens108 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514Weaver Street Market101 E Weaver Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
Apartments Near UNC
Current Residents
Welcome residents! Here you will find the convenience of an online payment system and a request portal right at your fingertips. We believe in convenience at Shortbread Lofts, which is why we’re available here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Want to stay in the know? Check out our Facebook where we’ll keep you up to date on life at Shortbread Lofts.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We invite you, as a resident or parent, to dive into our frequently asked questions. We’ve provided these answers for your convenience so you can learn more about how living with us is the best option for your home away from home.
Don’t settle for anything less than Shortbread Lofts. Our staff will also be happy to check the availability of our apartment homes and can answer all of your questions. You can give us a call, stop by our office, or fill out our brief contact form. Discover everything our student apartments near UNC Chapel Hill, NC community has to offer; contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
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