
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carolina Shores, NC from $700 (49 Rentals)
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Summer Chase Apartments

Encore Luxury Residences

Calabash Shores

Birch Pond Apartments

Lewis Grand Apartments

The Banks at Bridgewater

Monument at Ocean and Main

Beacon Landing
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Willows at Grande Dunes

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Arcadia at Waterway Hills

Tides at Calabash Apartments

Breakers Point

Lively Grande Dunes

Hawthorne Waterway

The View at Crow Creek

Vinings at Carolina Bays

The Cottages at Myrtle Beach
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Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands

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Coastal Exchange

Reve Park Ridge

The Landings at Grande Dunes

Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

Hawthorne Ocean Isle

10170 Beach Dr SW, Unit Calabash

1619 Forest Dr

Cherry Grove Commons Apartments
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Parkway at 31 Apartments

Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons

SeaPath on 67th

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The Tides of Shallotte

Colonial Charters

Sandridge Living

Harbor Meadows

10174 Beach Dr SW

610 Putters Ln
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4150 Horseshoe Rd N

4405 Lakeside Dr

189 Saw Horse Dr

1095 Plantation Dr

4047 Fairway Dr

4489 Little River Inn Ln

4489 Little River Inn,

4350 Intercoastal Dr

Colonial Gardens Apartments
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171-179 Charter Dr

395 S Crow Creek Dr

7509 Moorhen Ln SW

908 Resort Cir
Carolina Shores, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carolina Shores?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Shores Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $1,357 | $1,625 |
| Carolina Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $850 | $2,536 |
| Carolina Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,159 | $2,900 |
| Carolina Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $1,550 | $3,550 |
| Carolina Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $2,099 | $2,525 |
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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 $850. Harbor Meadows in the Beacon Townes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carolina Shores apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Small Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Harbor Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,025 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
| Calabash Shores | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Lorrel Apartments | Julep | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Lewis Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| The Banks at Bridgewater | Sailfish | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Monument at Ocean and Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Beacon Landing | Holden Beach | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Willows at Grande Dunes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Shores, NC and Nearby
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Shores area is the $1.04 price per square foot HAYDEN Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Carolina Shores apartment is the The Estuary Model at Egret Landing starting at $1,895 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Beacon Townes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolina Shores apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Stone Chimney | HAYDEN | 5BR,3BA | $1.04 |
| Egret Landing | The Estuary | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The View at Crow Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons | Beacon | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Harbor Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Colonial Charters | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Hawthorne Waterway | Santee | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Sandridge Living | Elm | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $850 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 $1,320 at Encore Luxury Residences.
What is the most affordable Carolina Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carolina Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbor Meadows and starts from $1,025.
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