What's the average rent in Carrboro, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Carrboro, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Carrboro, NC is $1,658 per month, which is 13% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,658

-2.5%-$42 decrease month-over-month

2.1%$33 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,542

HOUSES

$2,700

TOWNHOUSES

$1,700

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Carrboro, NC at $1,542 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,700 per month. Townhomes average $1,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,165
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,970
4 Bedrooms	$3,150
All	$1,750

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Carrboro, NC is $1,165 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,970 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,150 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$1,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Carrboro, NC is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,764
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$2,900
All	$1,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Carrboro, NC is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,764 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,150
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Carrboro, NC is $1,600 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,150 for a 4 bedroom house.