
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC (37 Rentals)


323 N Topsail Dr

Tiffany's Condotel

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The Nixon

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Sidbury Crossing

Middle Sound West Apartments

Arboretum West

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Topsail North Shore

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
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Hawthorne at Smith Creek

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Hawthorne at Murrayville

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

Stephens Pointe

Hawthorne at Hampstead

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Residence at Canopy Pointe

The Pinnacle Townhomes
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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 | $1,434 | $1,132 | $1,565 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,042 | $2,241 |
| Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,196 | $4,954 |
| Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,500 | $4,023 |
| Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $2,680 | $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. Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck in the Ogden neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 940 square feet and currently listed start at $1,369. 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 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea with Sunroom | 940 Sq Ft | $1,369 |
| Hawthorne at Stillwater | The Lookout with Sunroom | 891 Sq Ft | $1,427 |
| Reserve at Blake Farm | A1B | 888 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | 852 Sq Ft | $1,648 |
| Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Pearl | 850 Sq Ft | $1,499 |
| Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | 841 Sq Ft | $1,394 |
| Arboretum West | Alana | 833 Sq Ft | $1,649 |
| Sidbury Crossing | The Dune | 818 Sq Ft | $1,541 |
| Amberleigh South | A7 | 814 Sq Ft | $1,680 |
Cheapest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the Arial Model starting from $1,042 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 $1,160 in the Murraysville neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $1,535. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff Villas | Arial | $1,042 |
| New Providence Park | Arlington | $1,160 |
| Cape Harbor | Brindley A1AR7 | $1,240 |
| Palisades at Surf City | The Lea | $1,275 |
| Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Carolina | $1,309 |
| Amberleigh South | A1 | $1,327 |
| The Park at Three Oaks Apartments | Willow | $1,349 |
| Ellington Farms | Seaspray | $1,352 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea with Sunroom | $1,369 |
| Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | $1,394 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,535.
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 789 sq ft.
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