Cheap Homes for Rent in Estes Neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC from $700 (6 Rentals)

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property at 123 Barclay Rd

123 Barclay Rd

Chapel HillNC27516

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. Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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
Dobbins Hill Apartment HomesOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$900
River ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estes, NC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Estes area is the $1.58 price per square foot B3 Model at Cosgrove Hill in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $2,014. The second greatest value Estes apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,889 with a $1.64 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.
Cosgrove HillB32BR,2BA$1.58
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.64
Dobbins Hill Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.46
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.52
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
Glen Lennox Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1.59
Collins Crossingb10a2BR,1BA$1.49
100 Ridge Rd100 Ridge RdStudio ,1BA$1.50

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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 $6,825. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Estes ranging from $700 to $6,000.

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 $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,398.

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 $5,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,975 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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