Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC from $800 (22 Rentals)

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5339 DosherSouthport, NC 28461
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Oak Island, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Island, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes priced from $985. Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$985
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Coastal Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,001
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath1BR,1BA$1,003
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Island area is the $1.30 price per square foot Aria Model at Jackey's Ridge in the starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Oak Island apartment is the ARIA Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney starting at $2,150 with a $1.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackey's RidgeAria3BR,2BA$1.30
The Landing at Stone ChimneyARIA3BR,2BA$1.33
Westgate TownesRivers3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.42
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.81
Comet WestgateB2H2BR,2BA$1.19
Deerfield Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room1BR,2BA$1.49
Belle MeadeAnsley1BR,1BA$1.51
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 Cheap Oak Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oak Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oak Island is at Antiqua Apartments listed at $1,060.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Island Apartment is $999 at Veterans Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oak Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oak Island is starting from $985 at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Oak Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cardinal Pointe and starts from $1,380.

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