Cheap Homes for Rent in Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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property at 130 S Estes Dr

130 S Estes Dr

Chapel HillNC27514

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Estes, Chapel Hill, NC Local Guide

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 $859. Chapel View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,036. Here are the most affordable Estes apartments for rent in Chapel Hill, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,036
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1,092

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC

As of June 09, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.53
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.46
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.53
ShadowoodThe Magnolia2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Union Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.74
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Opal1BR,1BA$1.55
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1.58

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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 $859 to $4,324. There are also 29 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Estes ranging from $1,000 to $5,250.

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 $1,000 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,279.

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 $1,240 to $3,304, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

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