100 Best Apartments in Carrboro, NC (with reviews)

Q: What are the best apartments in Carrboro, NC?

The best apartments in Carrboro, NC are: Autumn Woods , The Villages of Chapel Hill , Poplar Place and Dillard Street .

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Average rent in Carrboro, NC

$1,429/mo Carrboro, NC average rental price, March 2023

The average monthly rent of apartments in Carrboro, NC is $1,429.

Carrboro, NC apartment rent ranges

About 36% of apartment rents in Carrboro, NC range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 2% of apartments. Around 58% of Carrboro’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 4% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Carrboro, NC is $1,429.

Getting around in Carrboro, NC

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Somewhat Walkable

35 /100

Some Transit

96 /100

Biker's Paradise

Walk Score®: 59, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 96

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Carrboro, NC last updated?

Prices and availability in Carrboro, NC were last updated on 31 Mar 2023.

What are the best apartments in Carrboro, NC?

The best apartments in Carrboro, NC are: Autumn Woods, The Villages of Chapel Hill, Poplar Place and Dillard Street.

What is the average rent in Carrboro, NC?

The average rent in Carrboro, NC is $1,429. Start your search for apartments in Carrboro, NC now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Carrboro, NC?

The price range for a studio apartment in Carrboro, NC is between $650 and $2,213. View all studio apartments in Carrboro, NC.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC is between $650 and $2,171. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Carrboro, NC now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC is between $1,253 and $3,025. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC is between $1,186 and $3,306. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Carrboro, NC.

What type of rental buildings are in Carrboro, NC?

In Carrboro, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Carrboro’s rentals, 80% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Carrboro, NC?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Carrboro are about 42 years old, on average. Of these, 6% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 80% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Carrboro, NC?

Studio apartments in Carrboro are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Carrboro, NC demographics

21,237Total Population
11,386 Female

9,851 Male
32.6Median Age

Carrboro, NC has a population of 21,237 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,386 of Carrboro’s residents are women and 9,851 are men. The median age of those who live in Carrboro, NC is 32.6.

Carrboro, NC households

4,811 Family

4,145 Non-family
2,318 Children

6,638 No Children

8,956Total Number of Households
2.36Average People Per Household
$76,599Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 8,956 households in Carrboro, NC. 4,811 are family households and 4,145 are non-family households. There are 2,318 households with children in Carrboro and 6,638 households without children. On average, about 2.36 people live in a household in Carrboro, NC.

Carrboro, NC education statistics

The level of education of the population of Carrboro, NC is as follows: 2% have no high school education, 10% completed some high school, 17% partially completed college, 6% have an Associate Degree, 30% have a Bachelor Degree, and 36% have a Graduate Degree.

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