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E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included
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Sunset Beach, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Beach Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $1,168 | $1,524 |
Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,000 | $2,545 |
Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,199 | $3,750 |
Sunset Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,380 | $2,947 |
Sunset Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $2,195 | $2,588 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 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. 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 Sunset Beach apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Small Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Cardinal Pointe | 1 bed-1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
Lively at Grande Dunes | The Court | Studio,1BA | $1,168 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC and Nearby
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset 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 Sunset Beach apartment is the Magnolia Model at Bell's Lake Townes starting at $1,949 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Walkers Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Landing at Stone Chimney | ARIA | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Bell's Lake Townes | Magnolia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
River Rock at Shingletree | Cascade | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Hawthorne Waterway | Saluda | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Carolina Crossing | The Efficient | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
The View at Crow Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Colonial Charters | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Sandridge Living | Elm | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Birch Pond Apartments | Brunswick | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Cardinal Pointe | 1 bed-1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Getting Around Sunset Beach, NC
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Beach?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Beach is at Lively at Grande Dunes listed at $1,168.
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 $1,199 at Cardinal Pointe.
What is the most affordable Sunset Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sunset Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cardinal Pointe and starts from $1,380.
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