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Carolina Beach, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carolina Beach, NC

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$2,150$1,51032

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. Antiqua Apartments in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,060. 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
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$1,060
Harbour Ridge1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
The Keys at 17th StreetMartello2BR,2BA$1,122
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,125
Tesla ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,168
The Preserve at Pine ValleyFern Renovated- 21Z2BR,1BA$1,180
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,184
Still Meadow VillageTHE DUNNMORE1BR,1BA$1,237
Bellingham ParkA1P - Patio1BR,1BA$1,266

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Beach area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2D Model at Ansley Park in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Carolina Beach apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Deerfield Village Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the The Cape Cypress Island 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.
Ansley Park2D2BR,2BA$1.45
Deerfield Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Canterbury Woods2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.23
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room1BR,2BA$1.49
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.24
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.53
Belle MeadeAnsley1BR,1BA$1.51
Still Meadow VillageTHE DUNNMORE1BR,1BA$1.51
The Preserve at Pine ValleyFern Renovated- 21Z2BR,1BA$1.45

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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

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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 Antiqua Apartments listed at $1,060.

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 $1,121 at The Keys at 17th Street.

What is the most affordable Carolina Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carolina Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbour Ridge and starts from $1,395.

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