
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC from $1,140 (3 Rentals)

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Downtown Carrboro, Carrboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Carrboro Studio Apartments | $1,617 | $958 | $1,860 |
| Downtown Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $936 | $2,399 |
| Downtown Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,873 | $1,125 | $3,336 |
Downtown Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,140 | $8,281 |
| Downtown Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,140 | $2,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Carrboro Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Carrboro is Trinity at the Hill which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Carrboro costs $4,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 122 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Carrboro?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Carrboro have an average cost of $908 which is $3,092 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Carrboro.
Expert Rental Resources
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.