
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emerald Isle, NC from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Emerald Isle, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Isle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerald Isle Studio Apartments | $1,167 | $975 | $1,456 |
Emerald Isle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $700 | $1,853 |
Emerald Isle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $850 | $2,146 |
Emerald Isle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,300 | $2,959 |
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Cheapest Available Emerald Isle Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerald Isle, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 224 Barbara Ave priced from $800. Osprey Cove North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerald Isle apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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224 Barbara Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Osprey Cove North Apartments | One Bed, One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Osprey Cove South Apartments | One Bed, One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Kellum | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Jackson | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Isle, NC and Nearby
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Isle area is the $1.16 price per square foot LP-Liberty 2bd/2ba Model at Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments in the starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Emerald Isle apartment is the The Currituck Model at Hawthorne at Stillwater starting at $1,608 with a $1.45 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Isle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments | LP-Liberty 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Hawthorne at Stillwater | The Currituck | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Puller Place Luxury Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Townhomes at Whitehall | Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.95 |
Palisades of Jacksonville | The Independence | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Reserve at Jacksonville Commons | Currituck | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Croatan Forest Apartments | Premium-DS | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Liberty Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Osprey Cove South Apartments | One Bed, One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Osprey Cove North Apartments | One Bed, One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Getting Around Emerald Isle, NC
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Isle Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Isle Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Isle Apartment is $800 at 224 Barbara Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emerald Isle Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerald Isle is starting from $879 at Osprey Cove North Apartments.
What is the most affordable Emerald Isle Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Emerald Isle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Crossing and starts from $1,300.
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