Cheap Homes for Rent in Carteret County, NC from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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3309 Bridges St

Morehead CityNC28557

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Compass Landing Apartment HomesBismark1BR,1BA$1,355
Haven at Wild DunesThe Classic Lighthouse1BR,1BA$1,415
Midtown at Guardian2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1,500
The Retreat at Carteret PlaceA1B - Arendell1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC

As of June 01, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown at Guardian2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.55
The Retreat at Carteret PlaceA1 - Arendell1BR,1.5BA$1.99
Compass Landing Apartment HomesBismark1BR,1BA$1.62
Haven at Wild DunesThe Island1BR,1BA$2.09
123 Harbor Dr, Unit Goodwinapt123 Harbor Dr1BR,1BA$1.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Carteret County

What type of rentals are currently available in Carteret County?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC with pricing that ranges from $875 to $83,700. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carteret County ranging from $1,335 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carteret County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carteret County ranges from $1,335 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,270.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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