Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC from $900 (59 Rentals)

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property at 608 Carolina Beach Ave S

$1,981

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 29

608 Carolina Beach Ave S

Carolina BeachNC28428

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Canterbury Woods
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$1,220 - $1,685
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Canterbury Woods

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

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverwood
$1,374 - $2,784
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,532 - $2,322
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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property at 6901 Southern Exposure

$1,900

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6901 Southern Exposure

WilmingtonNC28412
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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: 06/15/2026

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$2,357$1,0754

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 $999. 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$999
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Crosswinds111BR,1BA$1,075
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,196
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,197
The Preserve at Pine ValleyAzalea- 11AZ1BR,1BA$1,204
Antiqua ApartmentsBryson2BR,2BA$1,206
Canterbury Woods1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,220
Willow GlenArlington1BR,1BA$1,221
Braxton PlaceAirlie1BR,1BA$1,253

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Beach area is the $1.32 price per square foot Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place in the in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Carolina Beach apartment is the C2A Model at Riverwood starting at $2,053 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza 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$1.32
RiverwoodC2A3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.41
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Beacon with Flex Space1BR,1BA$1.56
Belle MeadeThe Sherwood2BR,2BA$1.47
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
Tesla ParkBradley2BR,2BA$1.51
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
Sand RidgeAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.42

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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 $1,145 at Crosswinds.

What is the most affordable Carolina Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carolina Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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