Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC from $900 (37 Rentals)

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Canterbury Woods
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$1,220 - $1,630
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Glenmeade Village
$1,294 - $1,619
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Element Barclay
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$1,476 - $2,494
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Harbour Ridge
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Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Carolina Beach, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carolina Beach, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carolina Beach, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carolina Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wilmington Beach$2,995$1,4355

Cheapest Available Carolina Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carolina Beach, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood priced from $999. Crosswinds in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carolina Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Crosswinds111BR,1BA$1,075
Tesla ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,083
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Luxury1BR,1BA$1,100
Antiqua ApartmentsBurke2BR,2BA$1,182
Arbor TraceAzalea II1BR,1BA$1,237
Townes at PriorA11BR,1BA$1,274
Braxton PlaceAirlie1BR,1BA$1,284
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,288
Sand RidgeAzalea2BR,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Beach area is the $1.52 price per square foot The Wrightsville Model at Hawthorne at the Pointe in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Carolina Beach apartment is the Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place starting at $1,999 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolina Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Wrightsville3BR,3.5BA$1.52
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.47
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Masonboro2BR,2BA$1.49
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Canterbury Woods2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.31
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room1BR,2BA$1.49
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.53
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.40
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.38

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolina Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carolina Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carolina Beach is at Proximity Watermark listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment is $999 at Veterans Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carolina Beach is starting from $1,159 at Veterans Park.

What is the most affordable Carolina Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carolina Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Hanover Village Apartments and starts from $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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