
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC (46 Rentals)


302 Norton St, Unit Guest House Apartment

The Courtyard

Oasis at Riverlights

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Inspire Brunswick Forest - 55+ Active Adult Community

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Ascend Brunswick Village

Belle Meade

The Cottages at Riverlights

Proximity Watermark
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Monument at Ocean and Main

Oak Harbor Village

Cape Cottages

Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

Hawthorne Ocean Isle

Argento at Riverlights Apartments

Brunswick Point Apartments

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Exchange at Westgate

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Riverwood
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Heartsease Shallotte

Hawthorne at the Pointe

Arbor Trace

Egret Pointe Apartment Homes

Birch Pond Apartments

Proximity Carolina Beach

Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands

Hawthorne Waterside

Comet Westgate
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Hawthorne at Indy West

The Townhomes at Beau Rivage

Willow Glen

Hawthorne Cottages at Leland

Egret Crossing Apartments

Veterans Park

105m Marsh Winds Cir

1311 Lake Park Blvd S

508 Pelican Ct
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3030 Marsh Winds Cir

Preserve at Oak Island

Coastal Villas

Waterleigh at Leland

The Tides of Shallotte

Deerfield Village Apartments

Waterway

Fiddler’s Creek Apartments

Abbington Oaks Apartments
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Oak Island, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Island Studio Apartments | $1,628 | $1,255 | $1,860 |
Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $863 | $3,195 |
| Oak Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,030 | $4,440 |
| Oak Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,184 | $6,050 |
| Oak Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,866 | $2,760 |
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Largest Available Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oak Island, NC is found at Proximity Carolina Beach in the Carolina Beach neighborhood and is 1,680 square feet priced from $2,845. Heartsease Shallotte in the Brunswick County neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,168 square feet and currently listed start at $1,711. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oak Island:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proximity Carolina Beach | Dreamland Townhome | 1,680 Sq Ft | $2,845 |
| Heartsease Shallotte | One Bedroom with Den | 1,168 Sq Ft | $1,711 |
| Exchange at Westgate | A6 | 980 Sq Ft | $1,740 |
| Argento at Riverlights Apartments | A5.1 with Den & Garage | 968 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Proximity Watermark | A1C | 928 Sq Ft | $1,920 |
| Hawthorne Cottages at Leland | The Atlas | 905 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
| Oak Harbor Village | The Haven | 904 Sq Ft | $1,620 |
| Hawthorne at the Pointe | The Topsail | 900 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
| Inspire Brunswick Forest - 55+ Active Adult Community | A3A | 884 Sq Ft | $2,430 |
| Hawthorne Ocean Isle | The Seaside | 876 Sq Ft | $1,555 |
Cheapest Available Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oak Island, NC is the 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom Model starting from $996 at Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Oak Island 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom - Small Model at Egret Crossing Apartments starting at $1,075 in the RiverMist neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oak Island is currently $1,667. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oak Island:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Park | 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | $996 |
| Egret Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Small | $1,075 |
| Brunswick Point Apartments | Arlington | $1,230 |
| Comet Westgate | A1E | $1,255 |
| Exchange at Westgate | A3 | $1,285 |
| Belle Meade | The Ansley | $1,335 |
| Monument at Ocean and Main | A1 | $1,359 |
| Hawthorne Ocean Isle | The Sunset | $1,375 |
| Hawthorne Waterside | Evian | $1,399 |
| Cape Cottages | Topsail | $1,413 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oak Island Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Oak Island with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Oak Island is at Veterans Park listed at $996.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Oak Island Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oak Island is $1,667.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Oak Island Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oak Island is a 1,680 square feet unit starting from $2,845 at Proximity Carolina Beach.
What is the average size for Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Oak Island is currently 850 sq ft.
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