
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC (36 Rentals)


Sidbury Crossing

The Nixon Apartments

Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes

Arboretum West

Oak Grove at Blake Farm
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Evolve Holly Ridge

Hawthorne at Hampstead

Reserve at Blake Farm

Comet Sneads Ferry

Topsail North Shore

Mayfaire Flats

Stephens Pointe
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Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Hawthorne at the Station

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Amberleigh Shores

Palisades at Stones Bay

Palisades at Surf City

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Hudson at Renaissance

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Briarcliff Villas
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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 |
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Surf City Studio Apartments | $1,589 | $1,183 | $2,480 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $1,074 | $4,383 |
Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,228 | $6,351 |
Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $1,570 | $8,181 |
Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $2,498 | $5,169 |
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Largest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is found at The Pinnacle Townhomes in the Kirkland neighborhood and is 956 square feet priced from $1,550. Palisades at Stones Bay has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 941 square feet and currently listed start at $1,445. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Surf City:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Pinnacle Townhomes | Azalea | 956 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
Palisades at Stones Bay | The Commander | 941 Sq Ft | $1,445 |
Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea with Sunroom | 940 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
The Nixon Apartments | A1 | 898 Sq Ft | $1,524 |
Reserve at Blake Farm | A1B | 888 Sq Ft | $1,365 |
Hawthorne at the Station | Benjamin | 872 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | 852 Sq Ft | $1,648 |
Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Pearl | 850 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | 841 Sq Ft | $1,537 |
Arboretum West | Alana | 833 Sq Ft | $1,557 |
Cheapest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the Brindley Model starting from $1,079 at Cape Harbor in the Kings Grant neighborhood. The second most affordable Surf City 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Amberleigh Shores starting at $1,147 in the Ogden neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $1,636. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surf City:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Cape Harbor | Brindley | $1,079 |
Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,147 |
Palisades at Surf City | 1 Bedroom | $1,245 |
Evolve Holly Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $1,299 |
Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Palm | $1,299 |
Sidbury Crossing | The Dune | $1,300 |
Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Carolina | $1,325 |
Ellington Farms | Seaspray | $1,349 |
Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea with Sunroom | $1,349 |
Palisades at Stones Bay | The Lieutenant | $1,365 |
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Getting Around Surf City, NC
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Surf City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Surf City with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Surf City is at Cape Harbor listed at $1,079.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Surf City Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Surf City is $1,636.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Surf City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Surf City is a 956 square feet unit starting from $1,550 at The Pinnacle Townhomes.
What is the average size for Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Surf City is currently 799 sq ft.
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