
Cheap Homes for Rent in Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (7 Rentals)
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371 Umstead Dr

725 S Merritt Mill Rd
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400 Davie Rd

130 W Braxton Foushee St
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Estes, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Estes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Estes 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,534 | $1,295 | $1,799 |
Estes 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,323 | $1,950 | $2,600 |
Estes 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,616 | $2,200 | $2,850 |
Estes 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,475 | $3,475 | $3,475 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC.
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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 $961. Royal 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 | $961 |
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Glen Lennox Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Estes area is the $1.61 price per square foot B6 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,241. The second greatest value Estes apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $2,019 with a $1.76 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 | B6 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Sunstone Apartments | The Ruby | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Glen Lennox Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 3BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEstes, Chapel Hill, NC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Estes, Chapel Hill, NC
Estes Hills Elementary
Phoenix Academy High
Guy Phillips Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Estes
What type of rentals are currently available in Estes?
There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,020 to $13,574. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Estes ranging from $700 to $3,475.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Estes?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Estes ranges from $700 to $3,475 with an average monthly rent of $2,072.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Estes?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Estes range from $1,350 to $13,574, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,225.
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