
Cheap Homes for Rent in Tar Heel, NC from $900 (12 Rentals)
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409 W 19th St

403 B T Rd

536 Butler Farm Rd

303 E 14th St

311 E 16th St
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3250 Willard Dr

902 E 13th St

3703 Cliffridge Dr
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51 Tyner Dr

4779 Cameron Rd

75 Burns Rd
Tar Heel, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Tar Heel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tar Heel 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,083 | $950 | $1,200 |
Tar Heel 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,591 | $1,100 | $2,200 |
Tar Heel 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,277 | $1,850 | $2,597 |
Tar Heel 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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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 $700. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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GoodHomes Cedar Creek | Olive | Studio,1BA | $700 |
GoodHomes Bordeaux | Evergreen East | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Forest Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Windsor Crossing Apartments | Unit B1 | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
Oakridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC and Nearby
As of July 26, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Amelia | 3A Gold | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
Stone Ridge Apartment Homes | Carlyle | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Tallywood Arms Apartments | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.83 |
Birchfield at Millstone Towne Center | Burgess | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
South Main Apartments | The Dillsboro | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Amora East Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Town Home with 1025 Square Fee... | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Haymount Historic Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Windsor Crossing Apartments | Unit B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Forest Pointe | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tar Heel
What type of rentals are currently available in Tar Heel?
There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,975. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tar Heel ranging from $900 to $2,597.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tar Heel?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tar Heel ranges from $900 to $2,597 with an average monthly rent of $1,679.
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