
Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC (106 Rentals)


106 Egret Landing Ct

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12 Oak Dr, Unit SI ID1591571P

217 New Home Pl

212A Bridgeview Ct

822 S Topsail Dr

106 Fishtail Ct

2422 NC-210

305 N Topsail Dr

125 Crosswinds Dr
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205 Summer Winds Pl

300 Gateway Condos Dr

123A James Ave

215 Summer Winds Pl

399 N New River Dr

221 Lazy Day Dr

1505 Easy St

1108 N Shore Dr

108B Egret Landing Ct

20 W Ridge
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1526 S Shore Dr

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The Nixon

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Sidbury Crossing

Whitebridge Crossing

Middle Sound West Apartments

Arboretum West

Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes

Hawthorne at Holly Ridge

Seaboard at Sidbury Station

Reserve at Blake Farm
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Banyan Silo Ridge

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Amberleigh South

Mayfaire Flats

Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck

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Cape Harbor

Amberleigh Shores

Comet Sneads Ferry

Townes at Blake Farm

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Ellington Farms
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Hawthorne at Murrayville

Hawthorne at the Station

New Providence Park

Arboretum Village

Palisades at Stones Bay

Palisades at Surf City

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Oak Grove at Blake Farm

Hawthorne at the Bend

Topsail North Shore
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Surf City, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surf City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City Studio Apartments | $1,445 | $1,112 | $1,651 |
| Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,212 | $2,562 |
| Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,310 | $3,505 |
| Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,467 | $3,512 |
| Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $2,434 | $4,921 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Surf City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,975 | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,148 | $1,475 | $2,800 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,330 | $2,500 | $5,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSurf City, NC
Ranked #47
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Surf City
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Surf City, NC?
As of today, August 19, 2026, there are currently 106 available Surf City apartments priced from $1,112 to $11,295, with an average monthly rent of $1,934.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Surf City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Surf City ranges from $1,212 to $2,562 with an average monthly rent of $1,597.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Surf City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Surf City range from $1,310 to $3,505. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,911.
How expensive are Surf City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 34 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Surf City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,467 to $3,512 - averaging $2,180 for the location.
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