Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

501 Highway 54, Carrboro, NC 27510

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Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!
Monthly Rent
$1,120 - $1,675
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
540 - 900 sq ft

Rent Specials

FIRST FULL MONTH FREE on select 2-bedroom apartment homes! Must apply by September 30th! STUDENTS – Save up to 10% off! *Student deals cannot be combined with other specials. *Specials apply to new residents only. Conditions apply

Pricing and Floor Plans

Barnes

$1,140 - $1,515
1 Bed, 1 Bath
540 Sq. Ft.
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5 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
05
$1,160
540
Now
06
$1,160
540
Now
15
$1,160
540
Oct. 5

Monarch

$1,120 - $1,475
1 Bed, 1 Bath
700 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
04
$1,120
700
Oct. 2

Majestic

$1,285 - $1,675
2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
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5 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
07
$1,285
900
Now
07
$1,285
900
Now
08
$1,285
900
Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 14 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1968
  • 374 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Trash
    $10 / mo
  • Utility Service Fee
    $12.09 / mo
  • Lease Processing Fee
    $2 / mo
  • Pest Control
    $3 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Reservation/Holding Fee
    $100
  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $135

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Abundant Natural Light
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Kitchen Cabinets
  • Faux Wood Blinds
  • Free Parking
  • Generous Closet Space
  • Kitchen Island
  • Microwave
  • Open Kitchen
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Student Discounts
  • Washer/Dryer Included
  • Wood-Style Flooring

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Grill
  • Maintenance on site
  • Online Services
  • Pet Play Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Planned Social Activities

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Busy

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Transit

Airport

Raleigh-Durham International

32 min Drive

Raleigh-Durham International

Moving to Greater Chapel Hill, Carrboro, NC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! proximity to South Green, Willow Creek Shopping Center, and Carr Mill Mall. South Green is 1.1 miles away, and Willow Creek Shopping Center is within a 19 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! has limited public transit, including 4 transit stops within 29.5 miles. Transit options include Durham Amtrak Station and Cary.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 3.5 miles, including KidZu Children's Museum, Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, and Coker Arboretum.

Airports

Living in Greater Chapel Hill provides easy access to Raleigh-Durham International, located just 31 minutes from Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Mary Scroggs Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Grey Culbreth Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

St. Thomas More Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Carrboro High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Phoenix Academy High

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

Emerson Waldorf School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
UNC-Chapel Hill Drive: 8 min (4.1 mi)
Duke University Drive: 26 min (14.4 mi)
N.C. Central Univ. Drive: 28 min (14.5 mi)

About Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Located just 1.5 miles from UNC, Royal Park offers amenities you will love such as our outstanding resort-style recreational facilities, with a pool, large fitness center and playground! Our spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes have newly… renovated kitchens, stainless steel appliances, generous closet space, with washers and dryers included. You can work out in our large fitness center, then relax with free Wi-Fi at the sparkling pool. Be sure to check out our all-inclusive student packages. Royal Park Apartments in Carrboro are just where you want to be!

Royal Park - Students save up to 10%! is an apartment community in Carrboro, NC

Contact

Property Address:
501 Highway 54,
Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone Number: (984) 369-8175
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

Renter Reviews

For Royal Park - Students save up to 10%!

2.8

6 Ratings & Reviews

  • 1/23/26

    Good Space for the Price, but Serious Safety and Management Problems

    This apartment community does have some advantages. The complex is well connected to UNC by multiple bus routes, and the units are fairly spacious compared to what you pay in the area. Those features initially made it seem like a reasonable option for students or commuters.

    However, the overall living experience has been deeply disappointing.

    To begin with, interactions with management have been frustrating and unprofessional. When I reached out about a missing package, the front desk staff
    … tried to help but ultimately passed the issue along to the property manager. Instead of offering support or guidance, the manager dismissed my concern, told me to contact the police, and abruptly ended the call. The lack of empathy and accountability was striking.

    Noise has also been a recurring issue. Despite multiple complaints about loud disturbances from the apartment above, no meaningful action was taken. Additionally, the leasing office is located on a steep hill, which makes it inconvenient to visit in person, especially without a car.

    Privacy has been another major concern. Maintenance and pest control workers have repeatedly entered the apartment without prior notice. On several occasions, they came in even when no one answered the door. Although the individual workers were generally polite, the practice itself felt invasive and unsafe, and complaints about it did not lead to any policy changes.

    Getting to the bus stop is also genuinely dangerous. Residents must cross a busy highway that lacks a proper crosswalk or pedestrian signal. Vehicles move very quickly along this road, making the crossing nerve racking. The situation is even worse during winter months, when darkness sets in early and visibility is extremely poor.

    Finally, the neighborhood is not walkable for basic necessities. There is no grocery store within a 15- 25 minute walking distance, which makes daily life difficult without a car. As a result, I had to rely heavily on Walmart delivery just to get essentials.

    In short, while the apartment’s size and bus access are attractive on paper, serious issues with management, noise control, safety, and accessibility make it hard to recommend this place to anyone who values peace of mind and convenience.

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