Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC from $1,600 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Carrboro area of Carrboro.

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carrboro area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2A Model at Trinity at the Hill in the in the Lafayette neighborhood starting from $1,383. The second greatest value Downtown Carrboro apartment is the A3 Model at The Villages of Chapel Hill starting at $1,317 with a $1.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trinity at the Hill2A2BR,2BA$1.45
The Villages of Chapel HillA31BR,1.5BA$1.41
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsColumbia2BR,1BA$1.35
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.53
Sunstone ApartmentsThe Emerald1BR,1BA$1.53
Berkshire 54Barrington - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44
Union Chapel HillB22BR,2BA$1.74
Ashbrook Apartments1b/1b Edgemont1BR,1BA$1.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Carrboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Carrboro?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $5,017. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Carrboro ranging from $1,650 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Carrboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Carrboro ranges from $1,650 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,289.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Carrboro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Carrboro range from $1,240 to $5,017, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,225.

Expert Rental Resources

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