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$900 - $2,090

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618 S 4th Ave

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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 $859. Egret Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $982. 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$859
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$982
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$986
Comet WestgateA1E1BR,1BA$1,120
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-31BR,1BA$1,136

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Island area is the $1.28 price per square foot Cali Model at Jackey's Ridge in the starting from $2,277. The second greatest value Oak Island apartment is the ARIA Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney starting at $2,020 with a $1.25 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 RidgeCali4BR,2BA$1.28
The Landing at Stone ChimneyARIA3BR,2BA$1.25
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Westgate TownesIrving3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Heartsease ShallotteThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Encore at WestgateHatteras2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Waterleigh at LelandC13BR,2BA$1.30
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.80
Belle MeadeThe Sherwood2BR,2BA$1.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $986.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oak Island Apartment is $859 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 $982 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 Willow Glen and starts from $1,482.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!