Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
306 Estes Dr,
Carrboro, NC 27510
$1,085 - $1,555
1-2 Beds
Starting just north of Downtown Chapel Hill and extending northward past Estes Drive, Estes provides that perfect blend of wooded country and urban proximity. Estes is convenient to UNC Chapel Hill, Horace Williams Airport, the restaurants and shops of Franklin Street, and University Place mall. UNC Chapel Hill is home to the Morehead Planetarium and the Ackland Art Museum, while the downtown district offers iconic music venues like Cat's Cradle, popular restaurants like the Northside District, and taverns like He's Not Here.
Residents of Estes also enjoy the beauty of the area at Carolina North Forest, a great place to go hiking. Community Park is another terrific destination, with a community rose garden, a pavilion, basketball courts, a playground, and walking trails. Visitors can hike the Battle Branch Trail or the Bolin Creek Trail, both accessible from Community Park.
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Estes is $1,347 for one bedroom, $1,465 for two bedrooms, and $2,918 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Estes has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
1 BR
621 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,347/month
Average Rent
2 BR
926 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,465/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,918/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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