Cheap Homes for Rent in Onslow County, NC from $500 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1145 S Parker Rd

$950

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$950

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1145 S Parker Rd

Holly RidgeNC28445

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property at 902 Sycamore Pl

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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902 Sycamore Pl

JacksonvilleNC28540

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Cheapest Available Onslow County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Onslow County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Osprey Cove North Apartments priced from $805. WESTFIELD DUPLEXES has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Onslow County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Osprey Cove North ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$805
WESTFIELD DUPLEXESDuplex2BR,2BA$875
Osprey Cove South ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath Efficiency2BR,1BA$900
JacksonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
224 Barbara Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Townhomes at WhitehallTownhomes2BR,2BA$1,050
Caswell at Mill Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,071
Brynn Marr Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,075
Liberty CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,150
Reserve at Jacksonville CommonsThe Currituck1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onslow County, NC

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onslow County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 x 2 Model at Legacy At Abbington Place in the starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Onslow County apartment is the The Freedom Model at Palisades of Jacksonville starting at $1,795 with a $1.29 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Onslow County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy At Abbington Place3 x 23BR,2BA$1.10
Palisades of JacksonvilleThe Freedom3BR,2BA$1.29
Palisades at Stones BayThe General3BR,2BA$1.32
Arbors at Carolina ForestThe Vendegrift3BR,2BA$1.30
Williamsburg PlaceParadisus 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Townhomes at WhitehallTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments**Application for 1 Bedroom Waitlist**1BR,1BA$1.39
Brynn Marr Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Caswell at Mill Creek2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
Osprey Cove North ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Onslow County

What type of rentals are currently available in Onslow County?

There are currently 114 Apartments for Rent in Onslow County, NC with pricing that ranges from $725 to $2,550. There are also 230 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Onslow County ranging from $550 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Onslow County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Onslow County ranges from $550 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,940.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Onslow County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Onslow County range from $1,400 to $2,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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