
Cheap Homes for Rent in Tar Heel, NC from $500 (16 Rentals)
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536 Butler Farm Rd

2040 Nevada St

149 Wading Creek Ln

228 Tranquility Ln

84 Delmar St

3204 Sperry Branch Way

2601 N Kenan Ave

1207 Patton St

4626 Jefferson St
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1458 Meadow Rd

902 E 13th St

3705 Cliffridge Dr

4202 Meadow Rd

27 S Green St

1705 N Pine St
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 | $1,171 | $900 | $1,350 |
Tar Heel 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,491 | $980 | $2,000 |
Tar Heel 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,330 | $2,000 | $2,597 |
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Cheapest Available Tar Heel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tar Heel, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Tallywood in the Lockwood neighborhood priced from $625. GoodHomes Cedar Creek in the Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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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The Residences at Tallywood | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
GoodHomes Cedar Creek | Sage | Studio,1BA | $750 |
GoodHomes Bordeaux | Evergreen West | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Forest Pointe | One bedroom, one bath | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Oakridge Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC and Nearby
As of April 19, 2025 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 C1 Model at Olympus at Jack Britt starting at $1,548 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Porter Place 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. |
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The Lofts at A.S. Thomas Center | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
Olympus at Jack Britt | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
Tallywood Arms Apartments | 2X2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.83 |
Morganton Arms Apartments | 2 Bedroom Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
The Residences at Tallywood | Three Bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
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 32 Apartments for Rent in Tar Heel, NC with pricing that ranges from $625 to $1,990. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tar Heel ranging from $500 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 $500 to $2,597 with an average monthly rent of $1,310.
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