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

407 N Columbia St
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103 Crest Dr

500 Umstead Dr
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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 | $1,881 | $1,300 | $2,850 |
Estes 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,380 | $1,650 | $3,000 |
Estes 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,140 | $2,500 | $3,950 |
Estes 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 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 4 Beds unit found at Chapel Ridge priced from $859. Shadowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. 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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Chapel Ridge | 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED | 4BR,4BA | $859 |
Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Estes area is the $1.83 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,344. The second greatest value Estes apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,989 with a $1.73 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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Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes | 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.83 |
The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Union Chapel Hill | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Sunstone Apartments | The Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Estes
What type of rentals are currently available in Estes?
There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC with pricing that ranges from $859 to $5,242. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Estes ranging from $1,000 to $3,995.
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 $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,547.
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 $1,035 to $3,292, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.
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