
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC from $700 (65 Rentals)
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Chateau Apartments

The Villages of Chapel Hill

West End Flats

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

University Lake

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Rock Creek Apartments

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Collins Crossing

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
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Autumn Woods

Carolina Spring Senior Apartments

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Bridges at Chapel Hill

112 Bim St

202 W Poplar Ave

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

Ashbrook Apartments

109 W Poplar Ave

137 Oak St, Unit 137 Oak St.

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400 Davie Rd, Unit 31
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114 Bim St

304 Cedarwood Ln, Unit 304 Cedarwood Lane

Berkshire 54

Poplar Place

124 Fidelity St

Trinity at the Hill

River View

700 N Greensboro St

Cedar Court

506 N Greensboro St
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The Wilson Apartments

Room in Townhome on Philip's Square

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303 Smith Level Rd

303 Smith Level Rd

Room in Single Family Home on Hillsborough St

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

215 N Graham St

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Shadowood

3290 S Columbia St
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Laurel Ridge Apartments

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Carraway Village

1701 North

207 Ashley Forest Rd, Unit 207

University Apartments Chapel Hill

34 N Circle Dr

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Aura Booth Park

Trustee Corner

The Ramsey
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Carrboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carrboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Carrboro Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $958 | $1,973 |
| Cheap Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $700 | $2,437 |
| Cheap Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $995 | $3,548 |
| Cheap Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $1,380 | $7,629 |
| Cheap Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,295 | $5,180 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrboro, NC
Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026Current apartment rentals in the Carrboro, NC area range in price from $925 to $7,629 with an overall median price of $1,814. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carrboro Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Carrboro | $1,814 | $925 | 398 |
Cheapest Available Carrboro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire 54 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $910. Chateau Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrboro apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington R2 | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Ramsey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Blue Devil | 2BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrboro area is the $1.30 price per square foot 7BR/3.0BA Model at 503 N. Greensboro in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Carrboro apartment is the 502 Whitaker Street Model at 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carrboro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 503 N. Greensboro | 7BR/3.0BA | 7BR,3BA | $1.30 |
| 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B | 502 Whitaker Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Collins Crossing | c20a | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Cedar Court | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Poplar Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carrboro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Carrboro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carrboro is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrboro?
The cheapest apartment in Carrboro is Berkshire 54 which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in Carrboro costs $1,814.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carrboro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 136 regular apartments in Carrboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carrboro?
Cheap apartments in Carrboro have an average cost of $645 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrboro.
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