
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC (39 Rentals)


604 N New River Dr

604 N New River Dr

Tiffany's Condotel

9003-9005 E 9th St

323 N Topsail Dr

The Nixon

Sidbury Crossing

Middle Sound West Apartments

Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes
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Amberleigh South

Arboretum West

Evolve Holly Ridge

Comet Sneads Ferry

Reserve at Blake Farm

Topsail North Shore

Stephens Pointe

Amberleigh Shores

Cape Harbor

Mayfaire Flats
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Hawthorne at Hampstead

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

xEllington Farmsx

Hawthorne at the Station

New Providence Park

Palisades at Stones Bay

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Hawthorne at the Bend

Palisades at Surf City
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Briarcliff Villas

Hawthorne at Murrayville

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The Park at Three Oaks Apartments

The Pinnacle Townhomes
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 | $1,262 | $1,062 | $1,375 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $1,127 | $2,051 |
| Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,220 | $4,954 |
| Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $1,423 | $3,495 |
| Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $2,376 | $3,835 |
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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 $1,600. The Nixon in the Ogden neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 898 square feet and currently listed start at $1,389. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Townhomes | Azalea | 956 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| The Nixon | A1 | 898 Sq Ft | $1,389 |
| Amberleigh South | A5 | 896 Sq Ft | $1,374 |
| Hawthorne at the Station | Benjamin | 872 Sq Ft | $1,399 |
| Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR | 859 Sq Ft | $1,447 |
| Hudson Bishops Creek | A1D | 859 Sq Ft | $1,410 |
| Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | 852 Sq Ft | $1,648 |
| Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Pearl | 850 Sq Ft | $1,399 |
| Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | 841 Sq Ft | $1,334 |
| Arboretum West | Alana | 833 Sq Ft | $1,527 |
Cheapest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 19, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the Amelia Model starting from $1,136 at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood. The second most affordable Surf City 1 Bedroom is the The Jetty Model at Hawthorne at the Bend starting at $1,140 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $1,452. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff Villas | Amelia | $1,136 |
| Hawthorne at the Bend | The Jetty | $1,140 |
| Cape Harbor | Topsail | $1,177 |
| New Providence Park | Arlington | $1,199 |
| Palisades at Surf City | The Lea | $1,215 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea | $1,245 |
| Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Carolina | $1,249 |
| Stephens Pointe | The Seaspray | $1,275 |
| The Park at Three Oaks Apartments | Laurel | $1,287 |
| Hawthorne at the Station | Quinn | $1,299 |
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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 Briarcliff Villas listed at $1,136.
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 $1,452.
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 $1,600 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 792 sq ft.
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