
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC from $600 (16 Rentals)
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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 |
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Carteret County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,335 | $1,853 |
Carteret County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $1,455 | $10,000+ |
Carteret County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,775 | $1,995 |
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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 Apartment Homes priced from $1,355. Haven at Wild Dunes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,415. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carteret County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Compass Landing Apartment Homes | Bismark | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Haven at Wild Dunes | The Classic Lighthouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Midtown at Guardian | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
The Retreat at Carteret Place | A1B - Arendell | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carteret County area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Midtown at Guardian in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Carteret County apartment is the A1 - Arendell Model at The Retreat at Carteret Place starting at $1,700 with a $1.99 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. |
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Midtown at Guardian | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
The Retreat at Carteret Place | A1 - Arendell | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
Compass Landing Apartment Homes | Bismark | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Haven at Wild Dunes | The Lighthouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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 $1,355 at Compass Landing Apartment Homes.
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 $1,455 at Compass Landing Apartment Homes.
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 Apartment Homes and starts from $1,775.
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