
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC from $500 (56 Rentals)
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Hawthorne Ocean Isle

Heartsease Ocean Isle

Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands

E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included

Summer Crest Apartments

Egret Crossing Apartments

Vinings at Carolina Bays

Summer Chase Apartments

Cherry Grove Commons Apartments
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Encore Luxury Residences

Hawthorne at Pine Forest

Lively Grande Dunes

Tides at Calabash Apartments

Lewis Grand Apartments

The Banks at Bridgewater

Birch Pond Apartments

The View at Crow Creek

Hawthorne Waterway

Monument at Ocean and Main
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Willows at Grande Dunes

330 S Middleton Dr NW, Unit 1101

Parkway at 31 Apartments

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SeaPath on 67th

Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons

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Arcadia at Waterway Hills

Colonial 171, 175, 179

Colonial Charters

Sandridge Living

Calabash Shores
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102 Country Club Villa Dr

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Pelican Crossing

Heartsease Shallotte

Reve Park Ridge

River Oaks Villas

Serenity at 65th

Oak Harbor Village

Heartsease at Calabash

Carolina Crossing

129 Madison St SW
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Sunset Creek Commons

4266 Pinehurst Cir

4047 Fairway Dr

4350 Intercoastal Dr

7509 Moorhen Ln SW

The Tides of Shallotte

4258 Pinehurst Cir

230 Banbury Ln

395 S Crow Creek Dr

330 S Middleton Dr NW
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Ocean Isle Beach, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean Isle Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Isle Beach Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $1,250 | $1,520 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $863 | $2,866 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,018 | $2,989 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,155 | $2,943 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,866 | $2,760 |
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Cheapest Available Ocean Isle Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included in the Walkers Woods neighborhood priced from $1,000. Egret Crossing Apartments in the RiverMist neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Isle Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Large Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Egret Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR,2BA | $1,228 |
| Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands | 2 bed-2bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1,253 |
| Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Boardwalk | 2BR,2BA | $1,258 |
| Lively Grande Dunes | The Atlantic | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
| Lorrel Apartments | Julep | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Lewis Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Vinings at Carolina Bays | Palmetto (C1) | 2BR,2BA | $1,281 |
| Beacon Landing | Holden Beach | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Nearby
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Isle Beach area is the $1.06 price per square foot HAYDEN Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,664. The second greatest value Ocean Isle Beach apartment is the C1 Model at The View at Crow Creek starting at $1,699 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Beacon Townes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean Isle Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Stone Chimney | HAYDEN | 5BR,3BA | $1.06 |
| The View at Crow Creek | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Reve Park Ridge | Surf Side | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Sand Dollar | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Vinings at Carolina Bays | Jasmine (C3) | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons | Beacon | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Colonial Charters | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Sandridge Living | Elm | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands | 2 bed-2bath (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Isle Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ocean Isle Beach?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ocean Isle Beach is at Lively Grande Dunes listed at $1,288.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Isle Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ocean Isle Beach Apartment is $1,000 at E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ocean Isle Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ocean Isle Beach is starting from $1,228 at Cherry Grove Commons Apartments.
What is the most affordable Ocean Isle Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ocean Isle Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons and starts from $1,400.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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