
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC from $500 (40 Rentals)
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Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

Hawthorne Ocean Isle

E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included

Summer Chase Apartments

Encore Luxury Residences

Birch Pond Apartments

Cherry Grove Commons Apartments
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Hawthorne at Pine Forest

Lewis Grand Apartments

Tides at Calabash Apartments

Lively Grande Dunes

Monument at Ocean and Main

Hawthorne Waterway

The View at Crow Creek

Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands
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Parkway at 31 Apartments

The Banks at Bridgewater

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Arcadia at Waterway Hills

Calabash Shores

Vinings at Carolina Bays

Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons

Willows at Grande Dunes

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The Tides of Shallotte
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Colonial Charters

Sandridge Living

SeaPath on 67th

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Pelican Crossing

River Oaks Villas

Sunset Creek Commons

10174 Beach Dr SW

4403 Lakeside Dr
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4405 Lakeside Dr

891 Mh Marina Rd

4104 Pinehurst Cir

4350 Intercoastal Dr

144 Scotch Broom Dr

Colonial Gardens Apartments

395 S Crow Creek Dr

3D Turtle Ln
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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 | $1,426 | $1,288 | $1,625 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $850 | $2,429 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,119 | $2,900 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $1,499 | $2,943 |
| Ocean Isle Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $2,072 | $2,588 |
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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 $850. Summer Chase Apartments in the Park West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,119. 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 | Small Studio | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Summer Chase Apartments | Breeze | 2BR,2BA | $1,119 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
| Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR,2BA | $1,261 |
| Lewis Grand Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Pier | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| Beacon Landing | Holden Beach | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Hawthorne at Pine Forest | Avid | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Lorrel Apartments | Julep | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Nearby
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocean Isle Beach area is the $1.24 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Ocean Isle Beach apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Heartsease Shallotte starting at $2,055 with a $1.38 price per square foot . 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 | CALI | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Heartsease Shallotte | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Bell's Lake Townes | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
| The View at Crow Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons | Beacon | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Colonial Charters | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Sandridge Living | Elm | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Summer Chase Apartments | Breeze | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Cherry Grove Commons Apartments | Nautilus | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $850 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 $1,119 at Summer Chase 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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