Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC from $700 (5 Rentals)

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

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 Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! priced from $1,070. Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carrboro apartments for rent in Carrboro, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1,070
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!Melrose1BR,1BA$1,135
Collins Crossingb10a2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC

As of November 11, 2025 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 Hatteras Model at Carolina - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,365 with a $1.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shortbread LoftsC13BR,3BA$0.94
Carolina - Students save up to 10%!Hatteras2BR,1.5BA$1.49
River View2B2BR,2BA$1.44
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.49
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!Melrose1BR,1BA$2.10
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!Barnes1BR,1BA$1.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Carrboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Carrboro?

There are currently 29 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC with pricing that ranges from $975 to $6,551. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Carrboro ranging from $740 to $6,300.

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 $740 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,609.

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 $1,110 to $6,551, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,095.

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