Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC from $400 (33 Rentals)

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3821 Symi Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3821 Symi Cir

3821 Symi CirMorehead City, NC 28557
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504 Ft Macon Rd W
1 Bedroom Apartments

504 Ft Macon Rd W

504 Ft Macon Rd WAtlantic Beach, NC 28512
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328 Cedar Pt
2 Bedroom Apartments

328 Cedar Pt

328 Cedar PtSwansboro, NC 28584
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509-519 Broad St
Studio Apartments

509-519 Broad St

509-519 Broad StBeaufort, NC 28516

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360 Island
2 Bedroom Apartments

360 Island

360 IslandHarkers Island, NC 28531
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Bogue Shore Club
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bogue Shore Club

351 Salter Path RDAtlantic Beach, NC 28512
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202-204 Cedar St
Studio Apartments

202-204 Cedar St

202-204 Cedar StMorehead City, NC 28557

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212 Live Oak St
Studio Apartments

212 Live Oak St

212 Live Oak StBeaufort, NC 28516
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304 Marsh St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Marsh St

304 Marsh StBeaufort, NC 28516
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Carteret Oaks
Studio Apartments

Carteret Oaks

3725-3728 Gaurdian AveMorehead City, NC 28557
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Carteret Pines
Studio Apartments

Carteret Pines

3809 Gaurdian AveMorehead City, NC 28557
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Courtesy Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Courtesy Village

130-138 Lincoln DrNewport, NC 28570
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Ocean Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Glen

651 Salter Path RDAtlantic Beach, NC 28512

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Briarwood
Studio Apartments

Briarwood

2720 Bridges StMorehead City, NC 28557
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Edenbridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edenbridge Apartments

501 Brook StMorehead City, NC 28557
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Troon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Troon Apartments

300 Troon WayBeaufort, NC 28516
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Castle Glen
Studio Apartments

Castle Glen

1800 Pollard CtNewport, NC 28570
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Cheapest Available Carteret County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carteret County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Preserve at Carteret Place priced from $1,533. Compass Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carteret County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Preserve at Carteret Place1x11BR,1BA$1,533
Compass LandingThe Essex2BR,2BA$1,575
Midtown at Guardian2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,575
Arbors at Morehead CityThe Harbour1BR,1BA$1,600
The Retreat at Carteret PlaceA1 - Arendell1BR,1BA$1,650
Haven at Wild DunesThe Classic Beaufort2BR,2BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carteret County area is the $1.49 price per square foot The Cape Model at Haven at Wild Dunes in the starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Carteret County apartment is the 806 Cedar St Model at 806 Cedar St, Unit D starting at $1,925 with a $1.71 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carteret County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven at Wild DunesThe Cape2BR,2BA$1.49
806 Cedar St, Unit D806 Cedar St2BR,2BA$1.71
Compass LandingThe Essex2BR,2BA$1.40
Midtown at Guardian2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.62
Arbors at Morehead CityThe Harbour1BR,1BA$1.69
The Retreat at Carteret PlaceA2 - Shackleford1BR,1BA$2.23
The Preserve at Carteret Place1x11BR,1BA$2.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carteret County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carteret County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carteret County Apartment is $1,533 at The Preserve at Carteret Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carteret County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carteret County is starting from $1,575 at Compass Landing.

What is the most affordable Carteret County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carteret County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Compass Landing and starts from $1,785.

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