What is the average apartment size in Carrboro?

The average size for a Carrboro, NC apartment is 851 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Carrboro?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Carrboro is $1,295 per month, a 1.92% decrease from last years average of $1,320.

What is the average apartment size in Carrboro?

The typical apartment in Carrboro offers about 851 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Carrboro, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Carrboro?

The typical rent budget in Carrboro ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 83% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Carrboro?

In Carrboro, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carrboro is $1,295, a 1.92% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,320.

One-bedroom apartments provide 687 square feet for $1,176, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,362 offer 951 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,316 sq ft) for $1,734, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Carrboro, NC

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,295	851 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,176	687 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,362	951 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,734	1,316 sq. ft.

Carrboro, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Carrboro, NC have decreased by 1.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,320 to $1,295.

What's the typical rent budget in Carrboro, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Carrboro, NC (83%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Carrboro, NC?

5,311 or 56% of the households in Carrboro, NC are renter-occupied while 4,104 or 44% are owner-occupied.

How Carrboro Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Carrboro	$1,295
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Cary	$1,631
Morrisville	$1,641
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,778
Apex, NC	$1,625
Holly Springs, NC	$1,728
Graham, NC	$1,302
Mebane, NC	$1,401
Hillsborough, NC	$1,502
Pittsboro, NC	$1,570

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Carrboro apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.