
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC (20 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown Carrboro area of Carrboro with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


Carolina - Students save up to 10%!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Chateau Apartments
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Bridges at Chapel Hill

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Autumn Woods

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Collins Crossing

Trinity at the Hill

West End Flats

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River View
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Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

Aura Booth Park

900 Willow

Franklin Woods - Students: Save up to 10%!

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Shadowood
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Sunstone Apartments

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Union Chapel Hill
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 | $2,243 | $958 | $3,278 |
| Downtown Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $768 | $3,688 |
| Downtown Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $884 | $4,868 |
| Downtown Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,110 | $7,910 |
| Downtown Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,095 | $7,236 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC.
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Top Carrboro Apartments in the Downtown Carrboro Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 04-27-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Carrboro, NC apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
FIRST FULL MONTH FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS – Save up to 10% off! *Student deals cannot be combined with other specials. *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
FIRST FULL MONTH FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS – Save up to 10% off!*Student deals cannot be combined with other specials. *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
UP TO TWO MONTHS RENT FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS - SAVE UP TO 10% OFF *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Autumn Woods
Receive 6 weeks base rent FREE on all 2-bedroom apartments and 1 month base rent FREE on all other floorplans when you move in within 30 days of application approval!Expires 04-28-2026
Bridges at Chapel Hill
Receive 6 Weeks Free on Select Units and 1 Month Free on All Other Floor Plans. $500 off the first month's rent if you join our waitlist! *Restrictions apply. Call us for more details.* Waitlist Bonus: Join our waitlist and get $500 OFF your first months rent move in anytime!Expires 04-28-2026
Chateau Apartments
Start Summer with 50% Off! Move in by June 30th and get Half-Off Rent for both May & June! *Terms apply.Expires 04-28-2026
River View
Up to 1 Month Free on Select Apartments & Now Offering Google Fiber- Don't Wait, Apply Today! *Terms apply.Expires 04-28-2026
Collins Crossing
UP TO 2 MONTHS FREE - Limited Time Offer! *Receive up to 2 Months Free of Base Rent only with move-in by 05/15/26 on select floor plans. Terms and restrictions apply. Contact our leasing team today for full details.Expires 04-28-2026
West End Flats
We are now offering up to two full months of rent free on select vacant units when you move-in within 30 days!Expires 04-28-2026
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
FIRST FULL MONTH FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS – Save up to 10% off! *Student deals cannot be combined with other specials. *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Carrboro, NC
Specials updated: 04-27-2026Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Carrboro, NC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
The Villages of Chapel Hill
LIMITED TIME ONLY! LOOK AND LEASE IN 24 HOURS TO RECEIVE 1.5 MONTHS FREE ON SELECT UNITS WITH MOVE IN BY APRI 30TH! PLUS TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEW LOWER RATES!Expires 04-30-2026
Union Chapel Hill
Lease for Spring 2026 (Immediate Move-In Special) and receive July '26 rent free. This amount will be equal to the base rent listed.Expires 06-01-2026
900 Willow
Up to 8 weeks Free on 12+ lease terms *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 04-28-2026
Sunstone Apartments
2026 Waitlist is Open!Expires 04-28-2026
Aura Booth Park
Receive 8 Weeks Free Rent + Additional Early Move-In Incentives. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 04-28-2026
Trinity at the Hill
MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Get your 1st FULL month + Your 2nd Month FREE when you move in by June 15! *Terms apply.Expires 04-28-2026
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
FIRST FULL MONTH FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS – Save up to 10% off! *Student deals cannot be combined with other specials. *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!
FIRST FULL MONTH FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS – Save up to 10% off!*Student deals cannot be combined with other specials. *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Estes Park - Students Save Up To 10%!
UP TO TWO MONTHS RENT FREE on select apartment homes! Must apply by April 29th! STUDENTS - SAVE UP TO 10% OFF *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions applyExpires 04-28-2026
Autumn Woods
Receive 6 weeks base rent FREE on all 2-bedroom apartments and 1 month base rent FREE on all other floorplans when you move in within 30 days of application approval!Expires 04-28-2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown Carrboro Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown Carrboro Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Carrboro is $1,685.
What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown Carrboro Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Carrboro is a 1,780 square feet unit starting from $1,535 at Aura Booth Park.
What is the average size for Downtown Carrboro Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Carrboro is currently at 657 sq ft.
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