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


323 N Topsail Dr

Tiffany's Condotel

9003-9005 E 9th St

The Nixon

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Sidbury Crossing

Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes

Arboretum West

Middle Sound West Apartments
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Hawthorne at Holly Ridge

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

Hawthorne at Smith Creek
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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

Oak Grove at Blake Farm

Topsail North Shore
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Stephens Pointe

Hawthorne at Hampstead

Ocean Highway Apartments

Evolve Soundside

Holly Plaza Apartments

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 | $1,399 | $1,113 | $1,636 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $1,198 | $2,462 |
| Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,299 | $3,489 |
| Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,478 | $3,522 |
| Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $2,381 | $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 Amberleigh Shores in the Ogden neighborhood and is 859 square feet priced from $1,255. Hudson Bishops Creek in the Pender County neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 859 square feet and currently listed start at $1,775. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberleigh Shores | A5 | 859 Sq Ft | $1,255 |
| Hudson Bishops Creek | A1D | 859 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
| Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | 852 Sq Ft | $1,648 |
| Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | 841 Sq Ft | $1,455 |
| Sidbury Crossing | The Dune | 818 Sq Ft | $1,380 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea | 812 Sq Ft | $1,385 |
| Reserve at Blake Farm | A1A | 786 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
| Hawthorne at the Bend | The Jetty | 772 Sq Ft | $1,339 |
| Cape Harbor | Topsail A1B | 744 Sq Ft | $1,406 |
| Hudson at Renaissance | A1A | 711 Sq Ft | $1,667 |
Cheapest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 04, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the A5 Model starting from $1,255 at Amberleigh Shores in the Ogden neighborhood. The second most affordable Surf City 1 Bedroom is the Brindley A1A Model at Cape Harbor starting at $1,332 in the Kings Grant neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $1,582. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Amberleigh Shores | A5 | $1,255 |
| Cape Harbor | Brindley A1A | $1,332 |
| Hawthorne at the Bend | The Jetty | $1,339 |
| New Providence Park | Aydon | $1,350 |
| Amberleigh South | A1 | $1,368 |
| Sidbury Crossing | The Dune | $1,380 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea | $1,385 |
| Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | $1,455 |
| Reserve at Blake Farm | A1A | $1,540 |
| Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | $1,648 |
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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 $1,582.
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 859 square feet unit starting from $1,255 at Amberleigh Shores.
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 788 sq ft.
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