Cheap Apartments for Rent near Gulf, NC from $950 (52 Rentals)

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Pine Reserve Apartments
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$1,307 - $1,931

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Base Rent$1,307 - $1,931
Total Monthly Price$1,307 - $1,931
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Pine Reserve Apartments

1147 Midpines DrSanford, NC 27330
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Album Summit Pines
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$1,452 - $3,635

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Base Rent$1,452 - $3,635
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Album Summit Pines

1000 Sweetbay Haven LnApex, NC 27523
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The Ballast on Salem
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$1,480 - $2,599

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Base Rent$1,480 - $2,599
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The Ballast on Salem

1821 Chatham Flats DrApex, NC 27502
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Magnolia Hill
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$1,525 - $2,150

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Base Rent$1,525 - $2,150
Total Monthly Price$1,525 - $2,150
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Magnolia Hill

6900 Bulldog LnCarthage, NC 28327
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Dolphin Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolphin Apartments

721 W Dolphin StSiler City, NC 27344
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$1,265
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400 N Steele St

SanfordNC27330
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Creekside Apartments
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Creekside Apartments

25 Creekside CirPittsboro, NC 27312
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The Guild
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Guild

249 Mosaic BlvdPittsboro, NC 27312

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Gulf, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gulf Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gulf, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Heights of Sanford in the Carthage Colonies neighborhood priced from $950. Stonecrest in the Pine Forest South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gulf apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Heights of Sanford1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
StonecrestThe Griffith1BR,1BA$1,025
Paige Mill Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Mallard Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
High Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Timberwood Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (Phases I and II)2BR,1BA$1,075
Candlewood Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,150
Juniper Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,200
Sanford Estates Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,200
Knoll at Briar ChapelS1AStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gulf, NC and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gulf area is the $1.17 price per square foot WINTERBERRY Model at Stephens Farm in the in the Avent Glen neighborhood starting from $2,789. The second greatest value Gulf apartment is the 2x2 Model at Tripp Cottages starting at $1,350 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pine Forest South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gulf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stephens FarmWINTERBERRY4BR,3.5BA$1.17
Tripp Cottages2x22BR,2BA$1.13
South Park VillageThe Azalea2BR,2BA$1.29
Candlewood Apartments2 Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Woodland Heights of Sanford2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.29
Juniper Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.20
Sanford Estates Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.21
StonecrestThe Griffith1BR,1BA$1.21
Mallard Cove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gulf Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gulf Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gulf Apartment is $950 at Woodland Heights of Sanford.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gulf Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gulf is starting from $1,075 at Timberwood Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gulf Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gulf Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sanford Estates Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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