
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $850 (27 Rentals)


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Shadowood

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Sunstone Apartments

250 S Estes Dr, Unit 80

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810 Greenwood Rd, Unit Mother-in-law apartment

Glen Lennox North
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Laurel Ridge Apartments

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Trinity Court Apartments

Link Apartments® Calyx

The Apartments at Midtown 501

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

Link Apartments® Linden

Environs Lofts at East 54

Bell Chapel Hill

University Apartments Chapel Hill

Elliot Wood Apartments
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Timber Hollow

Chapel View

108 Pine St, Unit 6

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

University Lake
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1205 N Greensboro St

River View

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
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 | $1,458 | $1,133 | $2,038 |
Estes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $850 | $3,561 |
| Estes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,157 | $4,493 |
| Estes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,220 | $1,140 | $8,254 |
| Estes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,140 | $2,700 |
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estes?
The cheapest apartment in Estes is Shadowood which is listed at $876, while the average apartment in Estes costs $4,790.
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 286 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 $962 which is $3,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estes.
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