Cheap Homes for Rent in Carrboro, NC from $550 (16 Rentals)

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property at 108 Pine St

$550

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$550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 Pine St, Unit 6

108 Pine St
CarrboroNC27510
property at 303 Smith Level Rd

$775

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$775

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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2027

303 Smith Level Rd, Unit 32

303 Smith Level Rd
Chapel HillNC27516

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property at 122 Marlowe Ct

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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122 Marlowe Ct

CarrboroNC27510
property at 137 Oak St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 16

137 Oak St, Unit 137 Oak St.

137 Oak St
CarrboroNC27510

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property at 304 Cedarwood Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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304 Cedarwood Ln, Unit 304 Cedarwood Lane

304 Cedarwood Ln
CarrboroNC27510

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrboro, NC

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carrboro, NC area range in price from $958 to $7,496 with an overall median price of $1,839. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carrboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Carrboro$1,839$958393

Cheapest Available Carrboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire 54 in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $910. The Ramsey in the Govenors Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire 54Barrington R21BR,1BA$910
The Ramsey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
ShadowoodThe Oak1BR,1BA$989
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Westchester - Two Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carrboro area is the $1.35 price per square foot 7BR/3.0BA Model at 503 N. Greensboro in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Carrboro apartment is the 502 Whitaker Street Model at 502 Whitaker Street, Unit B starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carrboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
503 N. Greensboro7BR/3.0BA7BR,3BA$1.35
502 Whitaker Street, Unit B502 Whitaker Street3BR,1BA$1.13
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsKenan3BR,2BA$1.39
Cedar Court2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.51
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Berkshire 54Barington1BR,1BA$1.24
Chateau ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Trinity at the Hill1B1BR,1BA$1.46
Poplar PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.45
The Villages of Chapel HillThe Cambridge - One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Carrboro?

There are currently 112 Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,544. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carrboro ranging from $550 to $5,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carrboro ranges from $550 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,257.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carrboro range from $1,395 to $6,544, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,310.

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