Cheap Homes for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC from $1,250 (11 Rentals)

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property at 302 Canal Dr
$1,250 - $1,950
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302 Canal Dr

Carolina BeachNC28428
property at 105 Tennessee Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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105 Tennessee Ave, Unit 105

105 Tennessee Ave
Carolina BeachNC28428
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property at 6901 Southern Exposure
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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6901 Southern Exposure

WilmingtonNC28412

Carolina Beach, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Carolina Beach, NC

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Carolina Beach, NC area range in price from $1,675 to $3,370 with an overall median price of $2,300. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Carolina Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wilmington Beach$2,300$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$1,173
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,196
Crosswinds212BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC

As of September 11, 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 B3 Model at One Midtown Apartment Homes starting at $1,499 with a $1.22 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$1.29
One Midtown Apartment HomesB32BR,2BA$1.22
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR,2BA$1.41
Belle MeadeThe Prentice2BR,2BA$1.38
Canterbury Woods2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.38
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.31
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.43
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
Antiqua ApartmentsBryson2BR,2BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Carolina Beach?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Carolina Beach, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $6,050. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carolina Beach ranging from $1,250 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carolina Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carolina Beach ranges from $1,250 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,618.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carolina Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carolina Beach range from $1,450 to $6,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,186.

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