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property at 618 S 4th Ave

$900 - $2,090

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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618 S 4th Ave

Kure BeachNC28449

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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: 01/26/2026

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$2,045$1,6608

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 $859. The Preserve at Pine Valley in the Pine Valley East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,014. 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$859
The Preserve at Pine ValleyGinkgo- 11BZ1BR,1BA$1,014
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Sand RidgeAzalea2BR,1BA$1,069
Crosswinds ApartmentsAzalea - Classic1BR,1BA$1,075
Tesla ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,125
Braxton PlaceAirlie1BR,1BA$1,135
Willow GlenArlington1BR,1BA$1,148
Arbor TraceAzalea Accessible1BR,1BA$1,151
Antiqua ApartmentsBurke2BR,2BA$1,235

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

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Beach area is the $1.23 price per square foot Tuberose Model at Sand Ridge in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,883. 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.
Sand RidgeTuberose3BR,2BA$1.23
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.28
Townes at PriorB12BR,2BA$1.34
Belle MeadeThe Sherwood2BR,2BA$1.47
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room1BR,2BA$1.54
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.38
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Topsail1BR,1.5BA$1.49
Still Meadow VillageTHE DUNNMORE1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolina Beach Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Beach Apartment is $859 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 $1,049 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 The Pines of Wilmington Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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