
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC (38 Rentals)


323 N Topsail Dr

Tiffany's Condotel

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The Nixon

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Sidbury Crossing

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Arboretum West

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Reserve at Blake Farm

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Amberleigh South

Mayfaire Flats

Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck

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Cape Harbor

Amberleigh Shores

Comet Sneads Ferry

Topsail North Shore
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Ellington Farms

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Hawthorne at the Station

New Providence Park

Palisades at Stones Bay

Palisades at Surf City

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Hawthorne at the Bend
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Stephens Pointe

Hawthorne at Hampstead

Ocean Highway Apartments

Evolve Soundside

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Residence at Canopy Pointe
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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 | $1,398 | $1,112 | $1,503 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $1,091 | $2,125 |
| Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $1,195 | $4,278 |
| Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,437 | $3,495 |
| Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $2,466 | $3,795 |
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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 Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck in the Ogden neighborhood and is 940 square feet priced from $1,233. Reserve at Blake Farm in the Kirkland neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 888 square feet and currently listed start at $1,505. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea with Sunroom | 940 Sq Ft | $1,233 |
| Reserve at Blake Farm | A1B | 888 Sq Ft | $1,505 |
| Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR | 859 Sq Ft | $1,378 |
| Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | 852 Sq Ft | $1,648 |
| Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Pearl | 850 Sq Ft | $1,530 |
| Mayfaire Flats | Addison | 824 Sq Ft | $1,690 |
| Sidbury Crossing | The Dune | 818 Sq Ft | $1,541 |
| Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes | The Egret | 807 Sq Ft | $1,487 |
| Ellington Farms | Seaspray | 780 Sq Ft | $1,376 |
| Palisades at Surf City | The Lea | 776 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
Cheapest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the Amelia Model starting from $1,124 at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood. The second most affordable Surf City 1 Bedroom is the Arlington Model at New Providence Park starting at $1,181 in the Murraysville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $1,551. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff Villas | Amelia | $1,124 |
| New Providence Park | Arlington | $1,181 |
| The Park at Three Oaks Apartments | Willow | $1,261 |
| Cape Harbor | Brindley A1AR7 | $1,282 |
| Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Carolina | $1,290 |
| Palisades at Surf City | The Lea | $1,295 |
| Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Deluxe | $1,310 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea | $1,319 |
| Hawthorne at the Bend | The Jetty | $1,339 |
| Ellington Farms | Seaspray | $1,376 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Surf City Apartments
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 $1,551.
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 940 square feet unit starting from $1,233 at Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck.
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 784 sq ft.
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