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Cardinal Village
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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 | $1,265 | $769 | $1,723 |
Emerald Isle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,215 | $700 | $1,853 |
Emerald Isle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $850 | $2,087 |
Emerald Isle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,185 | $2,091 |
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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 Cardinal Village priced from $799. 224 Barbara Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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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Cardinal Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
224 Barbara Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Osprey Cove North Apartments | Two Bed, One Bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Osprey Cove South Apartments | Two Bed, One Bath Medium | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Jackson | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Isle, NC and Nearby
As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Isle area is the $1.15 price per square foot Regency 3 Bedroom Model at Williamsburg Place in the starting from $1,635. The second greatest value Emerald Isle apartment is the **Application for 2 Bedroom Waitlist** Model at Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.16 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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Williamsburg Place | Regency 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments | **Application for 2 Bedroom Waitlist** | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Palisades of Jacksonville | The Patriot | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Puller Place Luxury Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Townhomes at Whitehall | Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.95 |
Ashley Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Osprey Cove North Apartments | Two Bed, One Bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Osprey Cove South Apartments | Two Bed, One Bath Medium | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Croatan Forest Apartments | Premium-DS | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Cardinal Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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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 $799 at Cardinal Village.
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 $850 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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