
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC from $600 (33 Rentals)
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The Preserve at Carteret Place

The Retreat at Carteret Place

Haven at Wild Dunes

3821 Symi Cir

504 Ft Macon Rd W

328 Cedar Pt

509-519 Broad St
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190 Bucks Corner Rd

Summer Winds Condominiums

360 Island

Grande Villas at Indian Beach

Bogue Shore Club

Brookside Apartments

202-204 Cedar St

701-705 1/2 Broad St
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3821-3825 Galantis St

212 Live Oak St

304 Marsh St

Carteret Oaks

Carteret Pines

Courtesy Village

Colony in the Pines

Ocean Glen
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Carteret County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carteret County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carteret County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $865 | $1,853 |
| Carteret County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,268 | $2,175 |
| Carteret County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $1,695 | $2,049 |
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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 Compass Landing priced from $1,455. The Preserve at Carteret Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,533. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carteret County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Landing | The Bismark | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
| The Preserve at Carteret Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
| Haven at Wild Dunes | The Inlet | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Midtown at Guardian | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
| Arbors at Morehead City | The Bluewater | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Retreat at Carteret Place | A2 - Shackleford | 1BR,1BA | $1,812 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carteret County area is the $1.71 price per square foot 806 Cedar St Model at 806 Cedar St, Unit D in the starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Carteret County apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Midtown at Guardian starting at $1,575 with a $1.62 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Carteret County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 806 Cedar St, Unit D | 806 Cedar St | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Midtown at Guardian | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Arbors at Morehead City | The Harbour | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Haven at Wild Dunes | The Inlet | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Compass Landing | The Bismark | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Retreat at Carteret Place | A2 - Shackleford | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Preserve at Carteret Place | 1x1 | 1BR,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 $1,455 at Compass Landing.
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 $1,565 at Haven at Wild Dunes.
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 $1,695.
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