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Haw River, NC

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A small suburb between Greensboro and Durham

Quaint Suburban Affordable Commuter Family-Friendly

Nestled between Greensboro and Durham, Haw River sits directly north of Interstate 40 to the east of Burlington. Named after the river that flows through town, Haw River is a residential community with historic charm. After you find your affordable apartment in the city, be sure to check out the Haw River Town Museum. An assortment of apartments and houses are available for rent. Various churches, public schools, neighborhood parks, and small businesses line the streets of Haw River. Haw River Community Park is a great place for families with athletic fields, playgrounds, and open green space. Because Haw River is mainly residential, most residents travel to nearby cities for work and leisure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Haw River, NC is $1,072 for a studio, $1,267 for one bedroom, $1,266 for two bedrooms, and $1,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Haw River has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,267/month
855 Sq Ft
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Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Haw River Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

494 Students

2
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.