1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC (38 Rentals)

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Carolina Bay
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carolina Bay

630 Saint Joseph STCarolina Beach, NC 28428

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Carolina Beach, NC Local Guide

Carolina Beach 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 23, 2025

There are currently 7 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Carolina Beach, NC neighborhoods that range in price from $1,660 to $3,275. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Carolina Beach with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Wilmington Beach7$1,782$1,660

Largest Available Carolina Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is found at Proximity Carolina Beach in the Wilmington Beach neighborhood and is 1,680 square feet priced from $3,150. Argento at Riverlights Apartments in the Pine Valley East neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,040 square feet and currently listed start at $1,729. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Carolina Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Proximity Carolina BeachDreamland1,680 Sq Ft$3,150
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,729
Barclay Place ApartmentsCostmary974 Sq Ft$1,495
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentTownhome A913 Sq Ft$1,619
Element Barclay1C902 Sq Ft$1,495
Belle MeadeThe Ansley864 Sq Ft$1,265
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Hatteras863 Sq Ft$1,430
Ansley Park1B816 Sq Ft$1,360
Element Barclay StationA3-3812 Sq Ft$1,617
Deerfield Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath300 Sq Ft$1,600

Cheapest Available Carolina Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Carolina Beach, NC is the Azalea- 11AZ Model starting from $999 at The Preserve at Pine Valley in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. The second most affordable Carolina Beach 1 Bedroom is the Azalea - Classic Model at Crosswinds Apartments starting at $1,075 in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Carolina Beach is currently $1,481. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Carolina Beach:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Preserve at Pine ValleyAzalea- 11AZ$999
Crosswinds ApartmentsAzalea - Classic$1,075
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$1,099
Harbour Ridge1BR$1,100
Tesla ParkArlington$1,106
Braxton PlaceAirlie$1,115
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded$1,125
The Keys at 17th StreetCaroline Premium Granite$1,160
Arbor TraceAzalea Accessible$1,203
Willow GlenArlington$1,208

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carolina Beach, NC

Ranked #106

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Carolina Beach, NC

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Carolina Beach with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Carolina Beach is at The Preserve at Pine Valley listed at $999.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Carolina Beach is $1,481.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Carolina Beach is a 1,680 square feet unit starting from $3,150 at Proximity Carolina Beach.

What is the average size for Carolina Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Carolina Beach is currently 680 sq ft.

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