Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Average rent in
Carrboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Carrboro, NC rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Carrboro is 18.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers a smaller market with 51 total rentals, providing options for renters seeking value below the national median.
Price ranges
Studios in Carrboro rent for $1,728/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,076/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,468/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,790/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Carrboro
$1,595/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Carrboro is $1,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carrboro
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carrboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carrboro, NC
Average rent prices in Carrboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,985. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrboro run $1,076 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,210.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,728 |  10% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,076 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,467 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,790 | 4% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bolin Forest | $1,847 | |
Hillsborough Road | $1,159 | |
Lake Hogan Farms | $2,200 | |
Poplar Davie | $1,218 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,985 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,728
Last 30 days
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,076
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,467
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,790
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Poplar Davie
Average rent
$1,218
Lake Hogan Farms
Average rent
$2,200
Bolin Forest
Average rent
$1,847
Hillsborough Road
Average rent
$1,159
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,985
Last 30 days
4%
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
18%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carrboro, NC is 23% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$2,000
5%$1,795
$1,997
5%$2,150
34%$1,895
$1,472
12%$1,425
27%$2,000
4%$1,962
6%$1,920
7%$2,200
10%Discover rentals in Carrboro, NC
14h ago
200 Nc 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$936–$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 3
1d ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,214
Apartment for rent
1h ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
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
House for rent in Carrboro
3 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House 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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carrboro
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
430 North Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,691–$5,217
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
1d ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,214
Apartment for rent
1h ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1205 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,214
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Carrboro
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carrboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
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
1d ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,129–$1,214
Apartment for rent
1h ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5h ago
116 Bim St, Carrboro, NC 27510
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1104 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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 $1,595 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carrboro?
Average rent prices in Carrboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Carrboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carrboro is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrboro are Hillsborough Road ($1,159/mo), Poplar Davie ($1,218/mo), and Bolin Forest ($1,847/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Carrboro, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carrboro?
Carrboro's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 45% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 25%.
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).