Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Carrboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carrboro
$1,350/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Carrboro is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $560 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carrboro
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carrboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carrboro, NC
Average rent prices in Carrboro have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Carrboro, NC
Rent prices in Carrboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carrboro is $1,175, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrboro run $1,081 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,210.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $958 | No Change | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,081 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,304 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 7% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bolin Forest | $1,650 | |
Hillsborough Road | $1,309 | |
Lake Hogan Farms | $1,900 | |
Poplar Davie | $1,697 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $640 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$958
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,081
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,304
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Poplar Davie
Average rent
$1,697
Lake Hogan Farms
Average rent
$1,900
Bolin Forest
Average rent
$1,650
Hillsborough Road
Average rent
$1,309
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$640
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carrboro, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Carrboro, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carrboro and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carrboro
29%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carrboro, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,259
6%$1,750
16%$1,795
1%$1,415
10%$2,616
2%$1,845
1%$1,250
10%$1,360
24%$2,000
1%$2,100
2%$1,637
8%$2,095
11%Discover rentals in Carrboro, NC
1d ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
10h ago
200 Nc 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$1,209
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
18h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,030–$1,240
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carrboro
114 Chaucer Ct, Carrboro, NC 27510
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carrboro
112 Friar Ln, Carrboro, NC 27510
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
430 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$5,217
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carrboro
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,030–$1,240
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
430 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$5,217
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
1d ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carrboro
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,030–$1,240
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carrboro
337 Rose Walk Ln, Carrboro, NC 27510
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carrboro
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,030–$1,240
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
116 Bim St, Carrboro, NC 27510
4 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
432 S Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carrboro, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Carrboro rental market.
How much is rent in Carrboro?
The average rent in Carrboro is $1,350 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carrboro?
Average rent prices in Carrboro have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Carrboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carrboro is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrboro are Hillsborough Road ($1,309/mo), Bolin Forest ($1,650/mo), and Poplar Davie ($1,697/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Carrboro, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carrboro?
August offers the lowest rents in Carrboro, while June sees peak pricing with roughly a 10% difference between the two months. January typically has the least competitive rental environment with reduced demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).