Cheap Homes for Rent in Carteret County, NC from $1,300 (11 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Carteret County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carteret County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Compass Landing priced from $1,545. Haven at Wild Dunes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carteret County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Compass LandingThe Calypso2BR,2BA$1,545
Haven at Wild DunesThe Shore1BR,1BA$1,565
Arbors at Morehead CityThe Harbour1BR,1BA$1,750
The Retreat at Carteret PlaceB1B - Carteret2BR,2BA$1,907

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carteret County, NC

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carteret County area is the $1.39 price per square foot The Essex Model at Compass Landing in the starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Carteret County apartment is the B2 - Beaufort Model at The Retreat at Carteret Place starting at $1,941 with a $1.80 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.
Compass LandingThe Essex2BR,2BA$1.39
The Retreat at Carteret PlaceB2 - Beaufort2BR,2BA$1.80
Arbors at Morehead CityThe Harbour1BR,1BA$1.85
Haven at Wild DunesThe Inlet1BR,1BA$1.85

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 $950 to $2,600. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carteret County ranging from $1,300 to $3,900.

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 $1,300 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,126.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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