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Trinity Court Apartments
751 Trinity CtChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Glen Lennox North
140 Hamilton RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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Sagebrook of Chapel Hill
103 Melville LoopChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Link Apartments® Calyx
55 Maxwell RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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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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Link Apartments® Linden
411 Flemington RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Hartley at Blue Hill
625 S Elliott RdChapel Hill, NC 27517
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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
Chapel HillNC27514
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Timber Hollow
101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
D2 Shepherd Ln
Chapel HillNC27514
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Chapel View
2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
500 Umstead Dr
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1002 Willow Dr
Chapel HillNC27514
104 Rose Ln
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612 Hillsborough
612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
108 Pine St, Unit 6, Unit 6
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
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Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
106 Pleasant Dr
CarrboroNC27510
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Collins Crossing
501 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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178 W Braxton Foushee St, Unit A
178 W Braxton Foushee StCarrboro, NC 27510
104 Friar Ln
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 | $1,564 | $1,163 | $3,278 |
| Estes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,738 | $1,060 | $3,688 |
| Estes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Estes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,129 | $8,488 |
| Estes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $1,140 | $7,236 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Trinity Court Apartments priced from $884. Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Estes apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Court Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $884 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Glen Lennox North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| Link Apartments® Calyx | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Estes area is the $1.63 price per square foot Marilyn Model at Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%! in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Estes apartment is the Inviting 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Ca... Model at The Wilson Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates 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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| Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%! | Marilyn | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
| The Wilson Apartments | Inviting 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Ca... | 3BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Trinity Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Glen Lennox North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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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 $1,157.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estes?
The cheapest apartment in Estes is Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in Estes costs $5,040.
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 247 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 $1,259 which is $3,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estes.
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