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501 Highway 54,
Carrboro, NC 27510
$1,115 - $2,035 | 1-2 Beds
Carrboro
Carrboro, NC
Area Guide
A progressive community with urban amenities and Southern charm
Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Progressive
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Affordable
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Public Transit
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Located just 12 miles outside of Durham, North Carolina, the lively city of Carrboro offers residents vibrant urban amenities with suburban charm. Carrboro neighbors the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, bringing students to the city, accompanied by a youthful, college town vibe.
Zoned into Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, residents appreciate the wonderful public schools in the area, as well as access to public transportation. Carrboro’s downtown area offers retail shopping, local restaurants, and entertainment for all ages. Try any one of the delicious eateries in town, particularly along Main Street. While you’re there, catch a concert at Cat’s Cradle and enjoy talented local artists.
Carrboro houses part of the Carolina North Forest and Bolin Creek Park with nearby hiking and biking trails. Visit the city’s largest park, Hank Anderson III Community Park, to access an off-leash dog park, baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playground, fishing pond, and more. Apartments are relatively affordable in the area, so find your ideal rental and join this bustling, progressive community.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carrboro, NC is $979 for a studio, $1,182 for one bedroom, $1,376 for two bedrooms, and $1,767 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrboro has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,182/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$2,439/month
1,220 Sq Ft
Transportation
62
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
38
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
72
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
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Public
Grades 9-12
870 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- KidZu Children's Museum
- Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
- Coker Arboretum
- North Carolina Botanical Garden
- Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.