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Poplar Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Place

605 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Trustee Corner
Studio Apartments

Trustee Corner

115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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Timber Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Hollow

101 Timber Hollow CtChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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500 Umstead Dr

Chapel HillNC27516
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612 Hillsborough
2 Bedroom Apartments

612 Hillsborough

612 Hillsborough StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Carrboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrboro, NC

Pricing Updated: 11/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Carrboro, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carrboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Carrboro$1,635$1,02030

Cheapest Available Carrboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrboro, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $799. Berkshire 54 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
Berkshire 54Cranwell R22BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment HomeStudio,1BA$958
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$990
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$1,025
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,043
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1,049
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,050
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,079
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carrboro area is the $0.83 price per square foot C4 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Carrboro apartment is the Rosemary Model at Laurel Ridge Apartments starting at $1,420 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carrboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC43BR,3BA$0.83
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsRosemary2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Rock Creek ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.44
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.29
Berkshire 54Barrington R21BR,1BA$1.48
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.38
Autumn WoodsAR1BR,1BA$1.65
Carolina Spring Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Getting Around Carrboro, NC

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,105.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrboro?

The cheapest apartment in Carrboro is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Carrboro costs $1,635.

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 27 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 $1,246 which is $389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrboro.

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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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC

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I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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