Carrboro

Vibrant and Trendy
Carrboro is well known as a trendy and hip town with plenty of social hotspots. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, this small town is filled with artsy cafes, organic grocery stores, indie venues, and craft galleries. Some restaurants and cafes to check out include Al's Burger Shack, Tandem, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, Sushi Nikko, and Carrburritos. The bar scene is great as there are plenty of places to go and great for a younger demographic. Bars in the area include Krave, B-side Lounge, Bowbarr, Belltree, The Crunkleton, and The Station.

On the Northeast side of town lies Carolina North Forest. This forest is home to 750 acres and offers gorgeous hiking through its complex network of various trails. Carrboro is a great place to live if you are looking for a hip town with an excellent bar scene and plenty of activities.
What Carrboro Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.2
value
7.7
amenities
6.4
social
5.5
management
7.0
Median rents in Carrboro
Studio
$
1,200
1 Bedroom
$
1,350
2 Bedroom
$
1,525

Living in
Carrboro

Unique Restaurants and Bars
Good Location
Professionals
Carolina North Forest
Trails
Public Transit
More Expensive Rent
UNC
Carrboro — 7.1/10 Rating (based on 28 neighborhood reviews)
It is incredibly quiet at night and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, a farmers market, and grocery stores. The best part is it is just 7 minutes from campus.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ridgewood
Downtown Carrboro is a cool scene with lots of locally owned bars and restaurants.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ashbrook Apartments
Carrboro is really cool, if slightly offbeat place to be. Weaver St Market and a bevy of other restaurants/smaller places make it a good food hub. For things going on, there are things like the Carrboro Arts Fest, weekly "Carrboro Street Markets" with lots of vendors, and a flurry of other community-oriented activities.

Have enjoyed my time there.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Autumn Woods
I love Carrboro. I'm about 3/4 of a mile north of weaver street and the main Carrboro downtown. My neighborhood is very walkable and it's also very easy to get on my bike and out to more rural areas very quickly.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Wilson
Carrboro is a great area. Although we are not walking distance to the main attractions of downtown Carrboro, it is still nice to be close by. I would highly recommend Carrboro for any grad students.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Bridges at Chapel Hill
The neighborhood immediately surrounding the apartment is a little lame, but it's a quick 2 minute drive to downtown Carrboro or a 30 min walk. Also only 10 minutes to school
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ashbrook Apartments
Carrboro is great, you've got coffee shops, bars/restaurants, and groceries stores. Young families and grad students, not as many undergrads.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Villages of Chapel Hill
Carrboro is a great town! Spacious with a little downtown and lots of great shops and restaurants.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Autumn Woods
Close enough to downtown Carrboro but not easily walk-able
Keep reading
Reviewed by
4
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ashbrook Apartments
Pros: More mature residents, many options to eat and drink, fairly safe, quiet.

Cons: A little further away from school than Chapel Hill, rent is kind of pricey
Keep reading
Reviewed by
4
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Autumn Woods
Close enough to Carrboro for drinking/shopping and only 10 minutes to school.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Bridges at Chapel Hill
Quiet. Clean. Deer roll through a lot.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
University Lake
Great neighborhood with a cute downtown
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Autumn Woods
- Quiet
- Not very social
Keep reading
Reviewed by
6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Villages of Chapel Hill
Carrboro is the best spot for people that like good coffee, beer, dining, walks, parks, and dogs.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Shelton Station
I like being able to walk to buy groceries at Harris Teeter and bike to Franklin Street/nearby areas. It is a little farther from the center of activity, but is not so far away that it is difficult to get out.

The frequency of transit is somewhat lower however.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Estes Park Apartments
Carrboro is a great little town. Hippie vibes. Great farmers market, co-op grocery store, regular grocery stores, bars, and restaurants.
You can't really walk from Bridges into town, but the J bus goes around through town out to the Carrboro apartment complexes.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Bridges at Chapel Hill
Everyone's welcome! A lot of diversity and grad students - not particularly rowdy. Carrboro is appears safe during the day. Also mostly safe at night with the exception of a few spots where people loiter.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Collins Crossing
I like Carrboro more than Chapel Hill for the 30+ demographic. Relaxed restaurants, bars, breweries and the Weaver St. Market scene is always buzzy and friendly. A nice place to live for 2 years!
Keep reading
Reviewed by
6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Berkshire Manor West
It's a couple of minutes away from downtown Carrboro, a short drive to UNC, and on the express bus route. There's also some businesses nearby which is very convenient.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ashbrook Apartments
Slightly quieter extension of Franklin St. Haven't had any problems, easy access to transit makes getting around easy.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Collins Crossing
Decent place to live in if you want to save some money and enjoy the bar scene.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Autumn Woods
Carrboro is a super cool area.

Unique restaurants and bars. Far enough removed from Franklin to get away from undergrads yet close enough to still venture there.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
4
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Collins Crossing
There's nowhere in walkable distance from where I live. That's the main downside. It is right on public transit so that's good. It's really safe and quiet.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Rock Creek Apartments
Convenient to school but not alta (a good thing) and convenient to downtown.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Autumn Woods
Fun spot for grad students.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Shelton Station
Close to school, Carrboro shops, and Franklin St.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ashbrook Apartments
Carrboro is the spot.
Keep reading
Reviewed by
7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Villages of Chapel Hill


Getting to Know
Carrboro

Neighborhood Boundaries

Best Apartments
in Carrboro

Fidelity Court
2 Beds $950

Check availability
Berkshire Manor West
2 Beds $579

Check availability
105 Fidelity St

Check availability
Poplar Place
1 Bed $873
2 Beds $968

Check availability
504 N Greensboro St

Check availability
Cedar Court Apartments

Check availability