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


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Ascend Brunswick Village

Oak Harbor Village

Hawthorne Cottages at Leland

Oasis at Riverlights

Inspire Brunswick Forest - 55+ Active Adult Community

Belle Meade
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Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

Proximity Carolina Beach

Heartsease at Shallotte

Monument at Ocean and Main

Argento at Riverlights Apartments

Waterleigh at Leland

Exchange at Westgate

The Cottages at Riverlights
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Hawthorne at the Pointe

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The Tides of Shallotte

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Egret Crossing 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 | $1,483 | $1,051 | $2,431 |
Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $825 | $3,669 |
Oak Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $985 | $4,800 |
Oak Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,133 | $6,146 |
Oak Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $2,049 | $2,595 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Proximity Carolina Beach | Dreamland | 1,680 Sq Ft | $3,175 |
Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach | 1 BR Towne | 1,237 Sq Ft | $1,815 |
Heartsease at Shallotte | One Bedroom with Den | 1,168 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
Hawthorne at Indy West | The Beacon | 1,131 Sq Ft | $1,756 |
Argento at Riverlights Apartments | A4 | 1,040 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
Exchange at Westgate | Plan A-6 | 980 Sq Ft | $1,714 |
Hawthorne Cottages at Leland | The Atlas | 905 Sq Ft | $1,699 |
Hawthorne at the Pointe | The Topsail | 900 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
The Tides of Shallotte | Oyster | 865 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
Deerfield Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 300 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Veterans Park | 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | $900 |
Coastal Villas | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,001 |
Cardinal Pointe | 1 bed-1 bath | $1,003 |
Brunswick Point Apartments | Arlington | $1,176 |
Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | $1,177 |
Exchange at Westgate | Plan A-3 | $1,204 |
Arbor Trace | Azalea Accessible | $1,257 |
Waterleigh at Leland | A1 | $1,265 |
Monument at Ocean and Main | A1 | $1,299 |
Belle Meade | Ansley | $1,305 |
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Getting Around Oak Island, NC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $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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