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Berkshire 54
112 Hwy 54 BypassCarrboro, NC 27510
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC from $700 (31 Rentals)
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$958 - $1,653Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Villages of Chapel Hill
500 Smith Level RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$999 - $1,8651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Carolina Spring Senior Apartments
600 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,016 - $1,0961 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West End Flats
200 N Carolina HwyCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,030 - $1,525
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$1,002 - $1,497
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Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
501 Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$1,050 - $1,8251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Trinity at the Hill
180 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,055 - $1,590
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$1,033 - $1,568
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Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
306 Estes DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,070 - $1,485
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$1,047 - $1,462
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University Lake
200 Barnes StCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,080 - $1,200
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$1,056 - $1,176
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$1,080 - $1,200
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!
404 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,095 - $1,5451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River View
201 Westbrook DrCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,105 - $1,260
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$1,095 - $1,250
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Chateau Apartments
201 Nc Highway 54Carrboro, NC 27510
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$1,121 - $2,898
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$1,051 - $2,828
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Autumn Woods
222 Old Fayetteville RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,124 - $1,5021 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ashbrook Apartments
601 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,130 - $1,6301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27
Rock Creek Apartments
100 Rock Haven RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,180 - $1,870
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$1,149 - $1,839
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Collins Crossing
501 Jones Ferry RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,267 - $1,702
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$1,235 - $1,670
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Bridges at Chapel Hill
142 BPW Club RdCarrboro, NC 27510
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$1,335 - $1,985
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$1,308 - $1,958
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Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
401 Hwy 54 BypCarrboro, NC 27510
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106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar
109 W Poplar AveCarrboro, NC 27510
309 Broad St
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101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B
101 Woodcrest DrChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,033 - $1,619
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$998 - $1,584
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Shadowood
110 Piney Mountain RdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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1 Shepherd Ln
1 Shepherd LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,135 - $1,9451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Laurel Ridge Apartments
1100 W Highway 54 BypChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,161 - $1,700
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$1,135 - $1,674
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Sunstone Apartments
208 Conner DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,280 - $1,540
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$1,258 - $1,518
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
1105 Highway 54 BypassChapel Hill, NC 27516
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$1,316 - $2,880Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
900 Willow
900 Willow DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,388 - $3,9251 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aura Booth Park
1000 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,395 - $1,710
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$1,371 - $1,686
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$1,395 - $1,710
Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!
1521 E Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27514
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$1,450 - $1,7001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Apartments Chapel Hill
600 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Trustee Corner
115 N Merritt Mill RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
106 Basnight Ln
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 | $1,993 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Downtown Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $800 | $3,688 |
| Downtown Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,000 | $4,868 |
| Downtown Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $1,110 | $8,022 |
| Downtown Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Berkshire 54 priced from $949. The Villages of Chapel Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carrboro apartments for rent in Carrboro, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire 54 | Cranwell R2 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| The Villages of Chapel Hill | The Brighton - Cozy Studio Apartment Home | Studio,1BA | $958 |
| Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| West End Flats | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,016 |
| Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carrboro area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Shortbread Lofts in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Downtown Carrboro apartment is the c20a Model at Collins Crossing starting at $1,800 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates 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. |
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| Shortbread Lofts | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.94 |
| Collins Crossing | c20a | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Rosemary | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Ashbrook Apartments | 2b/2b Georgetown A | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Chateau Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| River View | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 101 Woodcrest Dr, Unit B | 101 Woodcrest Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Carrboro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Carrboro is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Carrboro is Berkshire 54 which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Carrboro costs $3,650.
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 120 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 $1,309 which is $2,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Carrboro.
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