
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Carolina Shores, NC from $863 (60 Rentals)
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E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included

Summer Crest Apartments

Tides at Calabash Apartments

Lively Grande Dunes

Encore Luxury Residences

Breakers Point

Hawthorne Waterway

Cherry Grove Commons Apartments

Lewis Grand Apartments
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Coastal Exchange

Vinings at Carolina Bays

Beacon Landing

Parkway at 31 Apartments

Summer Chase Apartments

The Cottages at Myrtle Beach

Monument at Ocean and Main

The Banks at Bridgewater

Willows at Grande Dunes
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Hawthorne Ocean Isle

1215 N Middleton Dr

330 S Middleton Dr NW, Unit 1101

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SeaPath on 67th

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Arcadia at Waterway Hills

Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons

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Pelican Crossing

Colonial 171, 175, 179

Calabash Shores

Heartsease Ocean Isle
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234 Banbury Ln

The Landings at Grande Dunes

Heartsease Shallotte

Reve Park Ridge

The View at Crow Creek

River Oaks Villas

215 Banbury Ln

Harbor Meadows

4500 Coquina Harbour Dr

4150 Horseshoe Rd N
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4266 Pinehurst Cir

4230 Pinehurst Cir

4067 Fairway Dr

4350 Intercoastal Dr

7509 Moorhen Ln SW

230 Banbury Ln

The Tides of Shallotte

Colonial Charters

Sandridge Living

4258 Pinehurst Cir
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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 | $1,352 | $1,211 | $1,520 |
| Carolina Shores 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $863 | $2,350 |
| Carolina Shores 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,018 | $3,157 |
| Carolina Shores 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,155 | $2,699 |
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Cheapest Available Carolina Shores Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Carolina Shores, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Harbor Meadows in the Beacon Townes neighborhood priced from $770. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Meadows | 2 Bdrm | 2BR, 1BA | $770 |
| E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Large Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Summer Crest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1,018 |
| Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands | 2 bed-1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,030 |
| Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Boardwalk | 2BR, 2BA | $1,207 |
| Lively Grande Dunes | The Riviera | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,211 |
| Lorrel Apartments | Julep | 1BR, 1BA | $1,249 |
| Hawthorne Waterway | Waccamaw Phase 1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,277 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR, 2BA | $1,278 |
| Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | 1BR, 1BA | $1,286 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Shores, NC and Nearby
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carolina Shores area is the $1.20 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Carolina Shores apartment is the Magnolia Model at Bell's Lake Townes in the Walkers Woods neighborhood starting at $1,749 with a $1.20 price per square foot. 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 | $1.20 |
| Bell's Lake Townes | Magnolia | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | B2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.12 |
| The View at Crow Creek | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| Lewis Grand Apartments | B2 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.25 |
| Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons | Beacon | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| Harbor Meadows | 3 Bdrm | 3BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR, 2BA | $1.24 |
| Summer Crest Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $1.02 |
| Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands | 2 bed-2bath (A) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.35 |
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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 Lively Grande Dunes listed at $1,211.
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 $770 at Harbor Meadows.
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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