
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC from $600 (41 Rentals)
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GoodHomes Bordeaux

Forest Pointe

Cross Creek Cove

Highland at Haymount

Oakridge at Haymount

Residences at Haymount

Vue Apartment Homes
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Amora West

Tallywood Arms Apartments

Haymount Historic Apartments

Whitfield

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Cumberland Towers

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Hidden Lake

Amora East

Church Street Apartments

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The Residences at Tallywood

608 S Sycamore St

Miller Avenue Apartments

57 Celia Dr
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45 Celia Dr

25 Celia Dr

472 Milan Ave

Timber Woods

1900 W Parkton Tobermory Rd

1009 Cherry St

Channing

555 Crandlemire Rd
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306 W 22nd St

536 Butler Farm Rd

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3525 E Elizabethtown Rd

901 W 5th St

429 Milan Ave

502 E 19th St

4900 Independence Dr
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784 Rose Ct
Tar Heel, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tar Heel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tar Heel Studio Apartments | $904 | $750 | $950 |
| Tar Heel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $820 | $1,695 |
| Tar Heel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $945 | $1,840 |
| Tar Heel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $1,425 | $1,940 |
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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 $775. Timber Woods in the Lake Francis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tar Heel apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodHomes Cedar Creek | Olive | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Timber Woods | Chestnut | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forest Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| GoodHomes Bordeaux | Evergreen East | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cross Creek Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
| Vue Apartment Homes | 1x1 Classic-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Amora West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $912 |
| Tallywood Arms Apartments | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2BA | $945 |
| Haymount Historic Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Whitfield | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tar Heel area is the $0.39 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center in the starting from $599. The second greatest value Tar Heel apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Astoria Apartments starting at $1,656 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Lake Francis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tar Heel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
| Astoria Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Morganton Arms Apartments | 2 Bedroom Classic, screened porch | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Birchfield | Burgess 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Amora East | 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Haymount Historic Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Tallywood Arms Apartments | 2X2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Channing | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Timber Woods | Mahogany | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Forest Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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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 $820 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 $945 at Tallywood Arms 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 Britt Lake Apartments and starts from $1,475.
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