Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC from $863 (46 Rentals)

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Exchange at Westgate
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$1,230 - $2,265
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Exchange at Westgate

5214 Browning LnLeland, NC 28451
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Riverwood
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$1,479 - $2,784
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$1,479 - $2,784
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Coastal Villas

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 1 Bed unit found at Veterans Park in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood priced from $996. Brunswick Point Apartments in the Brunswick County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,219. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oak Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$996
Brunswick Point ApartmentsArlington1BR,1BA$1,219
Exchange at WestgateS1Studio,1BA$1,245
Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands2 bed-2bath (A)2BR,2BA$1,253
Antiqua ApartmentsBurke2BR,2BA$1,277
Comet WestgateA1C1BR,1BA$1,280
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1,303
Hawthorne Ocean IsleThe Sunset1BR,1BA$1,375
Heartsease Ocean IsleA11BR,1BA$1,380
Monument at Ocean and MainA11BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Island area is the $1.42 price per square foot Cali Model at Jackey's Ridge in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,523. The second greatest value Oak Island apartment is the Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place starting at $1,949 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. 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 RidgeCali4BR,2BA$1.42
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.29
RiverwoodC2A3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Arboretum at Brunswick VillagePEARSON3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Encore at WestgateHatteras2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Belle MeadeThe Prentice2BR,2BA$1.34
Hawthorne at Pine ForestBravo2BR,2BA$1.35
Birch Pond ApartmentsBrunswick2BR,2BA$1.43
Willow GlenBradley2BR,2BA$1.39
Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands2 bed-2bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.35

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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 Exchange at Westgate listed at $1,245.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Island Apartment is $996 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 $1,159 at Veterans Park.

What is the most affordable Oak Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Oak Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brunswick Point Apartments and starts from $1,455.

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