
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carolina Shores, NC from $900 (47 Rentals)
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E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included

Encore Luxury Residences

Breakers Point

Birch Pond Apartments

The Cottages at Myrtle Beach

Willows at Grande Dunes

Seapath on 67th

Lewis Grand Apartments
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Vinings at Carolina Bays

Tides at Calabash Apartments

Calabash Shores

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Coastal Exchange

Monument at Ocean and Main

Beacon Landing

Lively Grande Dunes

The View at Crow Creek

The Banks at Bridgewater
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Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands

Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

Hawthorne Ocean Isle

1619 Forest Dr

Parkway at 31 Apartments

Cherry Grove Commons Apartments

The Landings at Grande Dunes

Hawthorne Waterway

Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons
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Arcadia at Waterway Hills

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The Tides of Shallotte

Colonial Charters

Sandridge Living

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Pelican Crossing

908 Resort Cir

Harbor Meadows

10174 Beach Dr SW

4150 Horseshoe Rd N
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4405 Lakeside Dr

4179 Hibiscus Dr

891 Mh Marina Rd

4104 Pinehurst Cir

4350 Intercoastal Dr

144 Scotch Broom Dr

Colonial Gardens Apartments

395 S Crow Creek Dr

3D Turtle Ln
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155 Royal Poste Rd

104 Triston Ct
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 | $1,391 | $1,297 | $1,625 |
| Carolina Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,000 | $2,564 |
| Carolina Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,112 | $3,150 |
| Carolina Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,499 | $2,699 |
| Carolina Shores 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $2,199 | $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 Summer Chase Apartments in the Park West neighborhood priced from $922. E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included in the Walkers Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carolina Shores apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Chase Apartments | The Sands | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Large Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
| Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Cottages at Myrtle Beach | 1 Bed Olive Twin | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Willows at Grande Dunes | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1,270 |
| Seapath on 67th | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| Lewis Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Vinings at Carolina Bays | Inlet (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,286 |
| Calabash Shores | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Shores, NC and Nearby
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Shores area is the $1.24 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Carolina Shores apartment is the C1 Model at Heartsease at Calabash starting at $1,995 with a $1.34 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 | CALI | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Heartsease at Calabash | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Bell's Lake Townes | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| The View at Crow Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons | Beacon | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Colonial Charters | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Sandridge Living | Elm | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Summer Chase Apartments | The Sands | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolina Shores Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carolina Shores?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carolina Shores is at Coastal Exchange listed at $1,297.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Shores Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Shores Apartment is $922 at Summer Chase Apartments.
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 $1,270 at Willows at Grande Dunes.
What is the most affordable Carolina Shores Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carolina Shores Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons and starts from $1,400.
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