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

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323 N Topsail Dr
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323 N Topsail Dr

323 N Topsail DrSurf City, NC 28445

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Surf City, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Pinnacle TownhomesAzalea956 Sq Ft$1,550
Palisades at Stones BayThe Commander941 Sq Ft$1,445
The Nixon ApartmentsA1898 Sq Ft$1,349
Amberleigh SouthA5896 Sq Ft$1,452
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR859 Sq Ft$1,270
Hudson Bishops CreekA1D859 Sq Ft$1,540
Oak Grove at Blake FarmWillow852 Sq Ft$1,648
Hawthorne at HampsteadThe Pearl850 Sq Ft$1,349
Hawthorne at Smith CreekThe Poppy841 Sq Ft$1,496
Arboretum WestAlana833 Sq Ft$1,570

Cheapest Available Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the Arial Model starting from $1,060 at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood. The second most affordable Surf City 1 Bedroom is the Brindley Model at Cape Harbor starting at $1,091 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $1,594. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Surf City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Briarcliff VillasArial$1,060
Cape HarborBrindley$1,091
Stephens PointeThe Seaspray$1,199
Palisades at Surf City1 Bedroom$1,245
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR$1,295
Sidbury CrossingThe Dune$1,300
Comet Sneads FerrySilver Bell$1,345
Hawthorne at HampsteadThe Pearl$1,349
The Nixon ApartmentsA1$1,349
Ellington FarmsSeaspray$1,364

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Getting Around Surf City, NC

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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56 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,594.

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 651 sq ft.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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