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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunset Beach, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Harbor Meadows in the Beacon Townes neighborhood priced from $770. E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included in the Walkers Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor Meadows2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$770
E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities IncludedLarge Studio1BR,1BA$1,000
Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands2 bed-1 bath2BR,1BA$1,030
Tides at Calabash ApartmentsThe Boardwalk2BR,2BA$1,153
Lively Grande DunesThe Riviera | StudioStudio,1BA$1,211

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $1.20 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the Magnolia Model at Bell's Lake Townes starting at $1,749 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Landing at Stone ChimneyCALI4BR,2BA$1.20
Bell's Lake TownesMagnolia3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Encore Luxury ResidencesB22BR,2BA$1.12
The View at Crow CreekB12BR,2BA$1.28
Building 11 at Briarcliffe CommonsBeacon2BR,2BA$1.22
Lewis Grand ApartmentsB2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Harbor Meadows3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$0.92
Summer Chase ApartmentsBreeze2BR,2BA$1.32
Cherry Grove Commons ApartmentsNautilus2BR,2BA$1.24
Cardinal Pointe at the Highlands2 bed-2bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Sunset Beach?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC with pricing that ranges from $863 to $2,989. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sunset Beach ranging from $1,300 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sunset Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sunset Beach ranges from $1,300 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,947.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sunset Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sunset Beach range from $1,155 to $2,946, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,599 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,999.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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