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Ocean Isle Beach, NC Local Guide

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. Cardinal Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean Isle Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities IncludedSmall Studio1BR,1BA$1,000
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath1BR,1BA$1,003
Birch Pond ApartmentsAtlantic1BR,1BA$1,147
Arcadia at Waterway HillsA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,273
Tides at Calabash ApartmentsThe Pier1BR,1BA$1,276

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean Isle Beach area is the $1.33 price per square foot ARIA Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Ocean Isle Beach apartment is the Cascade Model at River Rock at Shingletree starting at $2,159 with a $1.49 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Landing at Stone ChimneyARIA3BR,2BA$1.33
River Rock at ShingletreeCascade3BR,2BA$1.49
Abrazo at Waterway HillsDewberry3BR,2BA$1.46
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.42
Egret LandingThe Cattail3BR,2BA$1.50
The View at Crow CreekB12BR,2BA$1.35
Colonial ChartersHaven2BR,2BA$1.32
Sandridge LivingElm2BR,2BA$1.35
Tides at Calabash ApartmentsThe Pier1BR,1BA$1.47
Cardinal Pointe1 bed-1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Getting Around Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Isle Beach Apartments

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 $1,199 at Cardinal Pointe.

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 Cardinal Pointe and starts from $1,380.

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