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Tar Heel, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tar Heel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tar Heel, NC is a Studio unit found at GoodHomes Cedar Creek in the Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $650. GoodHomes Bordeaux in the Glendale Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tar Heel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GoodHomes Cedar CreekSageStudio,1BA$650
GoodHomes BordeauxEvergreen WestStudio,1BA$785
Windsor Crossing ApartmentsUnit B12BR,1BA$830
Forest Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Oakridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$878

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tar Heel area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3A Gold Model at The Amelia in the in the Lockwood neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Tar Heel apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center starting at $599 with a $0.39 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Tar Heel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Amelia3A Gold3BR,2BA$1.00
The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center4 Bedroom4BR,4BA$0.39
Tallywood Arms Apartments2X2.52BR,2.5BA$0.83
Birchfield at Millstone Towne CenterBurgess2BR,2BA$1.21
South Main ApartmentsThe Dillsboro2BR,2BA$1.19
Amora East Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath Town Home with 1025 Square Fee...2BR,2BA$1.12
Haymount Historic ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Windsor Crossing ApartmentsUnit B22BR,1BA$1.04
Forest Pointe1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Residences at Haymount1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10

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Getting Around Tar Heel, NC

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tar Heel Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tar Heel?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tar Heel is at GoodHomes Cedar Creek listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tar Heel Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tar Heel Apartment is $875 at Forest Pointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tar Heel Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tar Heel is starting from $830 at Windsor Crossing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tar Heel Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tar Heel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birchfield at Millstone Towne Center and starts from $1,400.

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