
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC (34 Rentals)


125 Royal Poste Rd

Artesa Village

Sunset Creek Commons

Seaglass Cottages

Pelican Crossing

Oak Harbor Village

Calabash Shores

Parkway at 31 Apartments

Arcadia at Waterway Hills
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Monument at Ocean and Main

Beacon Landing

Heartsease at Calabash

The Banks at Bridgewater

Heartsease Shallotte

Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach

Willows at Grande Dunes

The Cottages at Myrtle Beach
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Lewis Grand Apartments

Vinings at Carolina Bays

Seapath on 67th

Hawthorne Waterway

Cherry Grove Commons Apartments

The Tides of Shallotte

Summer Chase Apartments

Birch Pond Apartments

Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands

The Landings at Grande Dunes
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Reve Park Ridge

Harbor Meadows
Sunset Beach, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $850 | $2,668 |
| Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,788 | $1,199 | $3,450 |
| Sunset Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,375 | $3,025 |
| Sunset Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $2,120 | $2,588 |
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Largest Available Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sunset Beach, NC is found at Heartsease at Calabash in the Beacon Townes neighborhood and is 1,245 square feet priced from $1,595. Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,237 square feet and currently listed start at $1,670. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Sunset Beach:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartsease at Calabash | D1 | 1,245 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach | 1 BR Towne | 1,237 Sq Ft | $1,670 |
| Arcadia at Waterway Hills | A2 - 1x1 | 1,005 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | 924 Sq Ft | $1,198 |
| Vinings at Carolina Bays | Shore (A4) | 920 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| The Landings at Grande Dunes | Egret | 898 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| Parkway at 31 Apartments | Harbor | 897 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Pier | 868 Sq Ft | $1,131 |
| The Tides of Shallotte | Oyster | 865 Sq Ft | $1,440 |
| Hawthorne Waterway | Waccamaw Phase 1 | 853 Sq Ft | $1,199 |
Cheapest Available Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 20, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Sunset Beach, NC is the Small Studio Model starting from $850 at E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included in the Walkers Woods neighborhood. The second most affordable Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom is the The Sands Model at Summer Chase Apartments starting at $981 in the Park West neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Sunset Beach is currently $1,464. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Sunset Beach:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Small Studio | $850 |
| Summer Chase Apartments | The Sands | $981 |
| Vinings at Carolina Bays | Shore (A4) | $1,050 |
| Willows at Grande Dunes | A1 | $1,122 |
| Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Pier | $1,131 |
| Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | $1,147 |
| Encore Luxury Residences | A1 | $1,198 |
| Lorrel Apartments | Julep | $1,199 |
| Hawthorne Waterway | Waccamaw Phase 1 | $1,199 |
| The Banks at Bridgewater | Sailfish | $1,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Beach is $1,464.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Sunset Beach is a 1,245 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Heartsease at Calabash.
What is the average size for Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Sunset Beach is currently 812 sq ft.
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