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73 Delmar St

200 Scrimon St

165 Kesler Dr
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536 Butler Farm Rd

2601 N Kenan Ave

1207 Patton St

302 E 13th St

902 E 13th St
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3205 Bolt Rock Way
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 | $1,160 | $900 | $1,350 |
Tar Heel 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,510 | $900 | $2,000 |
Tar Heel 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,176 | $1,500 | $2,597 |
Tar Heel 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,473 | $2,300 | $2,600 |
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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 Lockwood 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 | Sage | Studio,1BA | $700 |
GoodHomes Bordeaux | Evergreen West | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Forest Pointe | One bedroom, one bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC and Nearby
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tar Heel area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3A Gold Model at The Amelia in the in the Lockwood neighborhood starting from $1,599. 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 | $0.97 |
The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
Hidden Lake | Gatlinburg | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Tallywood Arms Apartments | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.83 |
South Main Apartments | The Fairview | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Woodland Ridge | Two bedroom two bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Haymount Historic Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Residences at Haymount | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Forest Pointe | One bedroom, one bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Highland at Haymount | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tar Heel
What type of rentals are currently available in Tar Heel?
There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,009. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tar Heel ranging from $500 to $2,600.
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 $500 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,492.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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