Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carolina Shores, NC from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Carolina Shores, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carolina Shores Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carolina Shores, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included in the Walkers Woods neighborhood priced from $1,000. Cardinal Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carolina Shores apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities IncludedSmall Studio1BR,1BA$1,000
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath1BR,1BA$1,003
Tides at Calabash ApartmentsThe Sandbar2BR,2BA$1,109
Arcadia at Waterway HillsA2.1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,176
Vinings at Carolina BaysShag (A1)1BR,1BA$1,235

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

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Shores area is the $1.24 price per square foot The Bullrush Model at 15 at Heron in the starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Carolina Shores apartment is the CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney starting at $2,095 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolina Shores apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 at HeronThe Bullrush3BR,2BA$1.24
The Landing at Stone ChimneyCALI4BR,2BA$1.18
Cherry Grove Commons ApartmentsSand Dollar3BR,2BA$1.23
Seapath on 67thB2C2BR,2BA$1.37
The View at Crow CreekB12BR,2BA$1.35
Colonial ChartersHaven2BR,2BA$1.32
Sandridge LivingElm2BR,2BA$1.35
Breakers PointCoastal2BR,2BA$1.39
Tides at Calabash ApartmentsThe Pier1BR,1BA$1.31
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Getting Around Carolina Shores, NC

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolina Shores Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Shores Apartment is $1,000 at E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carolina Shores Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carolina Shores is starting from $1,109 at Tides at Calabash Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carolina Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carolina Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cardinal Pointe and starts from $1,380.

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