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property at 130 S Estes Dr

130 S Estes Dr

Chapel HillNC27514

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Chapel HillNC27516
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Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $999. Chapel View in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,047. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,047
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,053
The Villages of Chapel HillA21BR,1BA$1,076
West End Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,083

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Essex Model at Notting Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,432. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the B1-Renovated Model at Pinewood Station starting at $1,349 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Kenion Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Notting HillEssex2BR,2BA$1.28
Pinewood StationB1-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.37
The Villages of Chapel HillA31BR,1.5BA$1.41
West Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Gold3BR,1BA$1.41
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.46
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1.45
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County

What type of rentals are currently available in Orange County?

There are currently 165 Apartments for Rent in Orange County, NC with pricing that ranges from $600 to $9,496. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orange County ranging from $750 to $6,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orange County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orange County ranges from $750 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,103.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orange County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orange County range from $995 to $9,496, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,445 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,225.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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