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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC from $600 (6 Rentals)
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The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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201 Nc Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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118 Philip's Sq
Chapel HillNC27516
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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 | $1,531 | $1,227 | $1,844 |
| Downtown Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $1,070 | $2,381 |
| Downtown Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $1,167 | $3,525 |
| Downtown Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,727 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,500 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Carrboro Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Carrboro area of Carrboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments priced from $999. Shadowood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,053. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carrboro apartments for rent in Carrboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carrboro area is the $1.66 price per square foot The Sapphire Model at Sunstone Apartments in the in the Downing Creek neighborhood starting from $1,742. The second greatest value Downtown Carrboro apartment is the 2A Model at Trinity at the Hill starting at $1,404 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Carrboro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunstone Apartments | The Sapphire | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | A3 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| 106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barrington - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 1b/1b Edgemont | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Getting Around the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood in Carrboro, NC
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
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 Downtown Carrboro Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Carrboro is Carolina Spring Senior Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Carrboro costs $2,550.
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 32 regular apartments in Downtown Carrboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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