Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC from $996 (57 Rentals)

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property at 1517 Bowfin Ln
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1517 Bowfin Ln, Unit 2

1517 Bowfin Ln
Carolina BeachNC28428
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property at 302 Canal Dr
$1,950
2 Bedroom Rentals
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302 Canal Dr

Carolina BeachNC28428

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Glenmeade Village
$1,334 - $1,424

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Base Rent$1,334 - $1,424
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7

Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Canterbury Woods
$1,379 - $1,639

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Base Rent$1,379 - $1,639
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverwood
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$1,463 - $2,784

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Base Rent$1,463 - $2,784
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,502 - $2,378

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Base Rent$1,502 - $2,378
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay Station
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$1,560 - $2,446

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Base Rent$1,560 - $2,446
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Element Barclay Station

1841 Dusty Miller LnWilmington, NC 28412
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property at 6901 Southern Exposure
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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6901 Southern Exposure

WilmingtonNC28412
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Harbour Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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: 09/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carolina Beach, NC area range in price from $1,675 to $3,380 with an overall median price of $2,335. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carolina Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wilmington Beach$2,335$1,67510

Cheapest Available Carolina Beach Apartments for Rent

 

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 $996. The Pines of Wilmington Apartments in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. 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$996
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Braxton PlaceAirlie1BR,1BA$1,194
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,196
Crosswinds212BR,1BA$1,215
Antiqua ApartmentsBryson2BR,2BA$1,220
Tesla ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,245
The Preserve at Pine ValleyFern Renovated- 21Z2BR,1BA$1,280
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1,300
The Keys at 17th StreetCaroline Premium Granite1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Beach area is the $1.29 price per square foot Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place in the in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Carolina Beach apartment is the C1 Model at Townes at Prior starting at $1,829 with a $1.35 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.
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Townes at PriorC13BR,2BA$1.35
One Midtown Apartment HomesB32BR,2BA$1.12
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.41
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.32
Belle MeadeThe Prentice2BR,2BA$1.38
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.43
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
Antiqua ApartmentsBryson2BR,2BA$1.41

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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 $1,470.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment is $996 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.

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