
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC from $700 with Washer/Dryer (32 Rentals)
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The Villages of Chapel Hill

Trinity at the Hill

Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

University Lake

Rock Creek Apartments
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Collins Crossing

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Autumn Woods

Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

Ashbrook Apartments

178 W Braxton Foushee St, Unit A

104 Friar Ln

Berkshire 54

Poplar Place
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104 Cedarwood Ln

303 Smith Level Rd

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit B14

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit E23

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit D24 - C

Room in Townhome on Philip's Square

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Shadowood
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

Laurel Ridge Apartments

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Trinity Court Apartments

1701 North

Carraway Village

Timber Hollow

Chapel View

612 Hillsborough
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrboro Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $936 | $3,688 |
| Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,125 | $6,377 |
| Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,423 | $1,140 | $8,909 |
| Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,140 | $7,236 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,139.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carrboro?
The cheapest apartment in Carrboro is Shadowood which is listed at $928, while the average apartment in Carrboro costs $4,000.
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 119 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 $1,477 which is $2,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carrboro.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.