
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC from $800 (58 Rentals)
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302 Norton St, Unit Guest House Apartment

Egret Pointe Apartment Homes

Veterans Park

Antiqua Apartments

Exchange at Westgate

Egret Crossing Apartments

Comet Westgate

Brunswick Point Apartments

Monument at Ocean and Main
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Birch Pond Apartments

Arbor Trace

Willow Glen

Belle Meade

Hawthorne at Indy West

Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands

Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

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Riverwood

Hawthorne Ocean Isle

Hawthorne Waterside
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The Tides of Shallotte

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Ascend Brunswick Village

Argento at Riverlights Apartments

Hawthorne at the Pointe

Proximity Watermark

The Cottages at Riverlights

The Townhomes at Beau Rivage

Oasis at Riverlights

Heartsease Shallotte

Carolina Crossing
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Oak Harbor Village

Proximity Carolina Beach

Hawthorne Cottages at Leland

Encore at Westgate

676 Savanac St SE

2537 Provence Dr SE

2617 Provence Dr SE

2502 Kenton Ct SE

2509 Upland Cir SE

Townes at Park Place
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Cadia Myrtle Landing - Townhomes for Rent

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Westgate Townes

Coastal Villas

1025 Allen Pl SE

Waterleigh at Leland

Deerfield Village Apartments

1386 Cherrytree Rd NE

1472 Pine Log Trl NE

2303 Surfrider Cir

4071 Morning Lgt Dr SE
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Oak Island Studio Apartments | $1,613 | $1,111 | $1,970 |
| Cheap Oak Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $823 | $3,210 |
| Cheap Oak Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $982 | $4,605 |
| Cheap Oak Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,129 | $6,050 |
| Cheap Oak Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $2,072 | $2,588 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oak Island, NC is a Studio unit found at Egret Crossing Apartments in the RiverMist neighborhood priced from $975. Egret Pointe Apartment Homes in the Brunswick County neighborhood 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egret Crossing Apartments | Studio- 1 Person only | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Egret Pointe Apartment Homes | The Pinelandcress | 2BR,2BA | $982 |
| Veterans Park | 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
| Antiqua Apartments | Arden | Studio,1BA | $1,111 |
| Exchange at Westgate | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Brunswick Point Apartments | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
| Hawthorne at Indy West | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,273 |
| Hawthorne at Pine Forest | Avail | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Monument at Ocean and Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Island, NC
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Island area is the $1.18 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Oak Island apartment is the BAYSHORE Model at Arboretum at Brunswick Village starting at $2,195 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Brunswick County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Stone Chimney | CALI | 4BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Arboretum at Brunswick Village | BAYSHORE | 4BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Townes at Park Place | Catawba Exterior | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Westgate Townes | Rivers | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| Riverwood | C2A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands | 3 bed-2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Encore at Westgate | Hatteras | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Carolina Crossing | The Efficient | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Egret Pointe Apartment Homes | The Pinelandcress | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Willow Glen | Bradley | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
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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 $1,111.
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 $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 Egret Pointe Apartment Homes and starts from $1,129.
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