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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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10170 Beach Dr SW, Unit Calabash

10170 Beach Dr SW
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Sunset Beach, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunset 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. Willows at Grande Dunes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,182. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities IncludedLarge Studio1BR,1BA$1,000
Willows at Grande DunesA11BR,1BA$1,182
Encore Luxury ResidencesA11BR,1BA$1,199
Calabash Shores1/11BR,1BA$1,199
Lively Grande DunesThe Atlantic | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,264
Lorrel ApartmentsJulep1BR,1BA$1,279
Lewis Grand Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,280
The Banks at BridgewaterSailfish1BR,1BA$1,295
Monument at Ocean and MainA11BR,1BA$1,299
Beacon LandingHolden Beach1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $1.04 price per square foot HAYDEN Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the The Estuary Model at Egret Landing starting at $1,895 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Beacon Townes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Landing at Stone ChimneyHAYDEN5BR,3BA$1.04
Egret LandingThe Estuary2BR,2BA$1.43
Hawthorne WaterwaySaluda3BR,2BA$1.38
Carolina CrossingThe Efficient3BR,2BA$1.44
The View at Crow CreekB12BR,2BA$1.09
Building 11 at Briarcliffe CommonsBeacon2BR,2BA$1.22
Colonial ChartersHaven2BR,2BA$1.32
Sandridge LivingElm2BR,2BA$1.35
Cherry Grove Commons ApartmentsNautilus2BR,2BA$1.35
Encore Luxury ResidencesA11BR,1BA$1.30

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment is $1,000 at E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Beach is starting from $1,329 at Tides at Calabash Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunset Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunset Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Building 11 at Briarcliffe Commons and starts from $1,400.

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.