130 S Estes Dr, Unit E5
130 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $400 (25 Rentals)
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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from $1,1361 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 14
Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Glen Lennox Apartments
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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from $1,3101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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The Apartments at Midtown 501
545 Ashley CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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130 S Estes Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
529 Hillsborough St
Chapel HillNC27514
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500 Umstead Dr
Chapel HillNC27516
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River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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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
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from $1,1451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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Collins Crossing
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
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106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar
109 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
106 Fidelity St
CarrboroNC27510
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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 | $1,741 | $1,199 | $2,227 |
| Estes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,092 | $3,561 |
| Estes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,167 | $4,349 |
| Estes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,240 | $3,304 |
| Estes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $819 | $2,600 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Chapel Ridge priced from $819. Sunstone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. Here are the most affordable Estes apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Ridge | 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED | 4BR,4BA | $819 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Estes area is the $1.53 price per square foot Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! in the in the Marena Place neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Estes apartment is the A1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,350 with a $1.46 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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| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.53 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| 106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Union Chapel Hill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEstes, Chapel Hill, NC
Ranked #4
Among neighborhoods in Chapel Hill, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Estes, Chapel Hill, NC
Estes Hills Elementary
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades PK-5 (340)
5 out of 10
Phoenix Academy High
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 8-12 (25)
3 out of 10
Guy Phillips Middle School
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (609)
7 out of 10
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Estes, Chapel Hill, and the greater Chapel Hill area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Estes Neighborhood in Chapel Hill, NC
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,240.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estes?
The cheapest apartment in Estes is Chapel View which is listed at $1,047, while the average apartment in Estes costs $2,350.
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 81 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 $703 which is $1,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estes.
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