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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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216 Ridge Trl
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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810 Greenwood Rd, Unit Mother-in-law apartment
810 Greenwood RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
250 S Estes Dr, Unit 80
250 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
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Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Glen Lennox North
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
212 Barclay Rd
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1617 Old Oxford Rd
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Bell Chapel Hill
1300 Fordham BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
207 Ashley Forest Rd, Unit 207
207 Ashley Forest Rd
Chapel HillNC27514
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Elliot Wood Apartments
106 N Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
6 Shepherd Ln
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108 Ephesus Church Rd
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
D2 Shepherd Ln
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2 Shepherd Ln
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7 Shepherd Ln
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1002 Willow Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
500 Umstead Dr
Chapel HillNC27516
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612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510
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Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
1205 N Greensboro St
CarrboroNC27510
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Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Collins Crossing
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
112 Bim St
CarrboroNC27510
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Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
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River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
434 S Greensboro St
CarrboroNC27510
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109 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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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 | $1,462 | $1,108 | $2,038 |
| Estes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $850 | $3,561 |
| Estes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,048 | $4,493 |
| Estes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $1,140 | $9,346 |
| Estes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,140 | $2,330 |
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Cheapest Available Estes Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Estes area of Chapel Hill, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Shadowood priced from $753. Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Estes apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $753 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,108 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Glen Lennox North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Majestic | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1,232 |
| Trinity Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Estes area is the $1.49 price per square foot B4 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,987. The second greatest value Estes apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,556 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cosgrove Hill | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%! | Marilyn | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Majestic | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $753, while the average apartment in Estes costs $4,000.
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 270 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 $955 which is $3,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estes.
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