
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $768 (27 Rentals)


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Shadowood

Sunstone Apartments

Glen Lennox North

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

The Apartments at Midtown 501

Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

Aura Booth Park

Atlas Blue Hill
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Link Apartments® Linden

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The Hartley at Blue Hill

University Apartments Chapel Hill

Trilogy Chapel Hill

Environs Lofts at East 54

Bell Chapel Hill
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Elliot Wood Apartments

Timber Hollow

Chapel View

108 Pine St, Unit 6, Unit 6

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
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University Lake

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

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River View
Estes, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Estes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $1,184 | $3,278 |
Estes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $768 | $3,801 |
| Estes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Estes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $1,110 | $7,939 |
| Estes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Estes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Estes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Estes is under $1,221.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estes?
The cheapest apartment in Estes is Shadowood which is listed at $946, while the average apartment in Estes costs $6,580.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Estes?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 295 regular apartments in Estes that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Estes?
Cheap apartments in Estes have an average cost of $1,253 which is $5,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estes.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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