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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tar Heel Studio Apartments | $900 | $650 | $950 |
Tar Heel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,084 | $820 | $1,700 |
| Tar Heel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $925 | $1,840 |
| Tar Heel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,254 | $1,850 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Tar Heel, NC is found at The One at Hope Mills in the Lake Francis neighborhood and is 886 square feet priced from $1,475. Whitfield in the Lockwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 853 square feet and currently listed start at $1,099. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Tar Heel:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One at Hope Mills | A1 | 886 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| Whitfield | 1BD/1B | 853 Sq Ft | $1,099 |
| The Grove at Park Place | The Ritz | 834 Sq Ft | $1,322 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | Riley | 827 Sq Ft | $1,255 |
| GoodHomes Bordeaux | Indigo East | 820 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| Forest Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 815 Sq Ft | $820 |
| Residences at Haymount | 1BR/1.0BA | 815 Sq Ft | $950 |
| Crown at Steeple Chase | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 800 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| Village at Hunter's Run Apartments | A2 | 799 Sq Ft | $1,112 |
| Village Gate Apartments | Elm | 794 Sq Ft | $1,175 |
As of March 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Tar Heel, NC is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $820 at Forest Pointe in the Evergreen Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Tar Heel 1 Bedroom is the Dogwood Model at Cumberland Towers starting at $849 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Tar Heel is currently $1,084. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Tar Heel:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | $820 |
| Cumberland Towers | Dogwood | $849 |
| Oakridge at Haymount | 1BR/1.0BA | $850 |
| Highland at Haymount | 1BR/1.0BA | $855 |
| Vue Apartment Homes | 1x1 Classic-Call for Availability | $900 |
| Channing | A1 | $910 |
| Timber Woods | Chestnut | $914 |
| Residences at Haymount | 1BR/1.0BA | $950 |
| Amora West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $960 |
| GoodHomes Cedar Creek | Cobalt | $985 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Tar Heel is at Forest Pointe listed at $820.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tar Heel is $1,084.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tar Heel is a 886 square feet unit starting from $1,475 at The One at Hope Mills.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tar Heel is currently 0 sq ft.
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