1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC (48 Rentals)

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The Courtyard
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The Courtyard

302-304 E Beach DrOak Island, NC 28465

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Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach
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$1,370 - $1,462
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$1,295 - $1,913
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$1,370 - $1,988
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Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

1956 Sparrowstar WayOcean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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Brunswick Point Apartments
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$1,192 - $2,206
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$1,114 - $2,496
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$81

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$1,195 - $2,577
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Brunswick Point Apartments

1001 Hunterstone DrLeland, NC 28451
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The Tides of Shallotte
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$1,460 - $1,700
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$1,447 - $3,137
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The Tides of Shallotte

4568 Tides wayShallotte, NC 28470
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Comet Westgate
$1,255 - $1,335
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$1,159 - $1,804
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$96

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$1,255 - $1,900
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Comet Westgate

5090 Tradeway DrLeland, NC 28451
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Veterans Park
$999 - $1,200
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$952 - $1,453
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$999 - $1,500
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Veterans Park

161-102 Halyburton Memorial PkyWilmington, NC 28412
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Coastal Villas
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Coastal Villas

5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Waterway
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Waterway

612 W 11th StSouthport, NC 28461

Oak Island, NC Local Guide

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 $3,260. Argento at Riverlights Apartments in the Pine Valley East neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,040 square feet and currently listed start at $1,627. 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$3,260
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,627
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room996 Sq Ft$1,485
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-6980 Sq Ft$1,663
Hawthorne Cottages at LelandThe Atlas905 Sq Ft$1,599
Oak Harbor VillageThe Haven904 Sq Ft$1,620
Inspire Brunswick Forest - 55+ Active Adult CommunityA3A884 Sq Ft$2,235
Hawthorne at Pine ForestAllure867 Sq Ft$1,349
The Tides of ShallotteOyster865 Sq Ft$1,460
Heartsease at Ocean Isle BeachA2865 Sq Ft$1,462

Cheapest Available Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oak Island, NC is the 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom Model starting from $999 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 $1,025 in the RiverMist neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oak Island is currently $1,638. 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$999
Egret Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom - Small$1,025
Willow GlenArlington$1,189
Brunswick Point ApartmentsArlington$1,195
Cape CottagesAmelia$1,216
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-3$1,224
Comet WestgateA1E$1,255
Arbor TraceAzalea II$1,264
Belle MeadeThe Ansley$1,295
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA3 HC$1,299

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Oak Island Apartments

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 $1,638.

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 $3,260 at Proximity Carolina Beach.

What is the average size for Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

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