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400 Davie Rd

CarrboroNC27510

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Carrboro, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrboro, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Carrboro$1,760$94997

Cheapest Available Carrboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Chateau Apartments - New in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $949. The Villages of Chapel Hill in the Lafayette neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $958. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Apartments - NewOne Bedroom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$949
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio,1BA$958
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!Grove at Estes Park1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carrboro area is the $1.63 price per square foot Rosemary w/ Basement Model at The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,736. The second greatest value Carrboro apartment is the Lenox - Renovated Model at Berkshire 54 starting at $1,376 with a $1.32 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.
The Townhomes at Chapel Watch VillageRosemary w/ Basement2BR,3.5BA$1.63
Berkshire 54Lenox - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.32
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$1.58
Collins Crossingb20b2BR,2BA$1.53
West End Flats2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Chateau Apartments - New1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1.74
The Villages of Chapel HillS1Studio ,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Carrboro?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC with pricing that ranges from $949 to $9,050. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carrboro ranging from $784 to $4,995.

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 $784 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,307.

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 $1,290 to $9,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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