Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Carrboro, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carrboro
$1,495/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Carrboro is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carrboro
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carrboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carrboro, NC
Average rent prices in Carrboro have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,178. 1-bedroom apartments in Carrboro run $1,082 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,243.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | No Change | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,082 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,304 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% |  7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 13% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bolin Forest | $1,600 | |
Hillsborough Road | $1,621 | |
Lake Hogan Farms | $1,730 | |
Poplar Davie | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 3% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,850 | 11% | 42% | |
Houses | $2,178 | 14% | 1% | |
Rooms | $615 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,082
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,304
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
5%
Poplar Davie
Average rent
$1,400
Lake Hogan Farms
Average rent
$1,730
Bolin Forest
Average rent
$1,600
Hillsborough Road
Average rent
$1,621
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
42%
Houses
Average rent
$2,178
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$615
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
21%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carrboro, NC is 20% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,200
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24%$2,200
16%$2,085
7%$1,762
4%$2,190
24%Discover rentals in Carrboro, NC
2d ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
26m ago
200 Nc 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$966–$1,246
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Jun 25
1h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,066–$1,246
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
112 Crest St, Carrboro, NC 27510
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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
4d ago
Verified
430 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,097–$2,448
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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
House for rent in Carrboro
103 Center St, Carrboro, NC 27510
1 bed
1 bath
$2,178
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,066–$1,246
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
430 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,097–$2,448
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carrboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,066–$1,246
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
222 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
112 Crest St, Carrboro, NC 27510
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carrboro
118 Lantern Way, Carrboro, NC 27510
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
200 200 North Carolina 54, Carrboro, NC 27510
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,066–$1,246
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
430 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC 27510
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$958–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
116 Bim St, Carrboro, NC 27510
4 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,495 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carrboro?
Average rent prices in Carrboro have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does Carrboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carrboro is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carrboro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carrboro are Poplar Davie ($1,400/mo), Bolin Forest ($1,600/mo), and Hillsborough Road ($1,621/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carrboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Carrboro, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).