
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC from $700 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Carrboro area of Carrboro.


Trinity at the Hill

River View

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Estes Park - Students save up to 10%!

University Lake

Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%!

Collins Crossing

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!
Downtown Carrboro, Carrboro, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Carrboro Studio Apartments | $2,044 | $1,670 | $3,200 |
Downtown Carrboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $900 | $3,115 |
Downtown Carrboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,119 | $1,070 | $4,575 |
Downtown Carrboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $1,035 | $5,995 |
Downtown Carrboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,351 | $1,465 | $6,825 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood of Carrboro, NC.
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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 Trinity at the Hill priced from $1,048. River View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Downtown Carrboro apartments for rent in Carrboro, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trinity at the Hill | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
River View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Carrboro, NC
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Carrboro area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2b/2b Georgetown B Model at Ashbrook Apartments in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown Carrboro apartment is the Hatteras Model at Carolina - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,395 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ashbrook Apartments | 2b/2b Georgetown B | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Trinity at the Hill | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
River View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! | Barnes | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Ridgewood - Students save up to 10%! | Melrose | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Estes Park - Students save up to 10%! | Grove at Estes Park | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Getting Around the Downtown Carrboro Neighborhood in Carrboro, NC
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Carrboro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Carrboro is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Carrboro?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Carrboro is Trinity at the Hill which is listed at $1,056, while the average apartment in Downtown Carrboro costs $4,275.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Carrboro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 176 regular apartments in Downtown Carrboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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