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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 | $1,748 | $1,300 | $2,200 |
Carrboro 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,285 | $1,650 | $3,000 |
Carrboro 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,787 | $600 | $3,950 |
Carrboro 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,499 | $7,499 | $7,499 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carrboro, NC
Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025Current 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 | $1,581 | $859 | 68 |
Cheapest Available Carrboro Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carrboro, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Chapel Ridge in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $859. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chapel Ridge | 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED | 4BR,4BA | $859 |
The Villages of Chapel Hill | S1 | Studio,1BA | $958 |
Chateau Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC and Nearby
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carrboro area is the $1.64 price per square foot Rosemary Model at The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,131. The second greatest value Carrboro apartment is the B1 Model at LYV Chapel Hill starting at $1,354 with a $1.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village | Rosemary | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
LYV Chapel Hill | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Carolina - Students save up to 10%! | Hatteras | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
106 Fidelity/109 W Poplar | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Collins Crossing | b10a | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Berkshire 54 | Barington | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Laurel Ridge Apartments | Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Chateau Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Kingswood - Students save up to 10%! | Tar Heel | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Poplar Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrboro
What type of rentals are currently available in Carrboro?
There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Carrboro, NC with pricing that ranges from $638 to $9,500. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carrboro ranging from $600 to $7,499.
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 $600 to $7,499 with an average monthly rent of $3,076.
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 $1,035 to $9,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.
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