
Cheap Homes for Rent in Morehead City, NC from $1,100 (10 Rentals)
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3309 Bridges St

3309 Bridges St, Unit 13

451 Cape Lookout Dr

507 Chatham St
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2404 Evans St

172 Cape Lookout Dr

600 N 35th St

175 Old Murdoch Rd

602 Barn Ct
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Morehead City, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Morehead City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Morehead City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,841 | $1,100 | $2,500 |
Morehead City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,469 | $1,700 | $4,000 |
Morehead City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,800 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Morehead City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Morehead City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Haven at Wild Dunes priced from $1,415. Midtown at Guardian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Morehead City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Haven at Wild Dunes | The Classic Lighthouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Midtown at Guardian | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
The Retreat at Carteret Place | A1B - Arendell | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morehead City, NC
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morehead City 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 Morehead City 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 Morehead City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Midtown at Guardian | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
The Retreat at Carteret Place | A1 - Arendell | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
Haven at Wild Dunes | The Island | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Morehead City
What type of rentals are currently available in Morehead City?
There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Morehead City, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $83,700. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morehead City ranging from $1,100 to $4,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Morehead City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morehead City ranges from $1,100 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,370.
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