1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC (40 Rentals)

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Coastal Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coastal Villas

5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Cape Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cape Cottages

2909 Shoals Point WayLeland, NC 28451

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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 Wilmington Beach neighborhood and is 1,680 square feet priced from $3,175. Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,237 square feet and currently listed start at $1,815. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oak Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Proximity Carolina BeachDreamland1,680 Sq Ft$3,175
Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach1 BR Towne1,237 Sq Ft$1,815
Heartsease at ShallotteOne Bedroom with Den1,168 Sq Ft$1,700
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Beacon1,131 Sq Ft$1,756
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,599
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-6980 Sq Ft$1,714
Hawthorne Cottages at LelandThe Atlas905 Sq Ft$1,699
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Topsail900 Sq Ft$1,450
The Tides of ShallotteOyster865 Sq Ft$1,595
Deerfield Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath300 Sq Ft$1,600

Cheapest Available Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oak Island, NC is the 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom Model starting from $900 at Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood. The second most affordable Oak Island 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Coastal Villas starting at $1,001 in the RiverMist neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oak Island is currently $1,754. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oak Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$900
Coastal Villas1BR/1.0BA$1,001
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath$1,003
Brunswick Point ApartmentsArlington$1,176
Birch Pond ApartmentsAtlantic$1,177
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-3$1,204
Arbor TraceAzalea Accessible$1,257
Waterleigh at LelandA1$1,265
Monument at Ocean and MainA1$1,299
Belle MeadeAnsley$1,305

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45 / 100

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38 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $900.

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 $1,754.

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 $3,175 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 250 sq ft.

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