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Carrboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Carrboro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carrboro 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,701 | $900 | $2,700 |
Carrboro 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,405 | $1,800 | $3,400 |
Carrboro 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,365 | $2,445 | $5,250 |
Carrboro 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,950 | $6,950 | $6,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrboro, NC
Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Carrboro | $2,550 | $1,070 | 78 |
Cheapest Available Carrboro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrboro, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carolina Spring Senior Apartments in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $999. Chapel View in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carrboro apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carolina Spring Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Shadowood | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
The Villages of Chapel Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
West End Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,083 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carrboro area is the $1.66 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 $2,796. The second greatest value Carrboro apartment is the 2A Model at Trinity at the Hill starting at $1,404 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Lafayette neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carrboro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village | Rosemary w/ Basement | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.66 |
Trinity at the Hill | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
LYV Chapel Hill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
The Villages of Chapel Hill | A3 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
Collins Crossing | b20b | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Berkshire 54 | Barrington - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Chapel View | The Franklin | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $675 to $9,496. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carrboro ranging from $725 to $6,950.
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 $725 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,061.
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 $1,240 to $9,496, 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 $2,445 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,225.
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