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

2422 State Hwy 210

918 N New River Dr

Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes
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Sidbury Crossing

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Oak Grove at Blake Farm

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Comet Sneads Ferry

Topsail North Shore

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Stephens Pointe

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Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Ellington Farms

Amberleigh Shores

New Providence Park

Palisades at Stones Bay

Palisades at Surf City

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Hudson at Renaissance

Hawthorne at Murrayville
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Hawthorne at the Station

Briarcliff Villas

64 N Burning Tree Dr
Surf City, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surf City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Surf City Studio Apartments | $1,576 | $1,217 | $2,730 |
Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,060 | $4,353 |
Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,200 | $4,954 |
Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $1,535 | $9,336 |
Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $2,508 | $4,911 |
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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 $1,550. 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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Pinnacle Townhomes | Azalea | 956 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
Palisades at Stones Bay | The Commander | 941 Sq Ft | $1,445 |
The Nixon Apartments | A1 | 898 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
Amberleigh South | A5 | 896 Sq Ft | $1,452 |
Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR | 859 Sq Ft | $1,270 |
Hudson Bishops Creek | A1D | 859 Sq Ft | $1,540 |
Oak Grove at Blake Farm | Willow | 852 Sq Ft | $1,648 |
Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Pearl | 850 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | 841 Sq Ft | $1,496 |
Arboretum West | Alana | 833 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Briarcliff Villas | Arial | $1,060 |
Cape Harbor | Brindley | $1,091 |
Stephens Pointe | The Seaspray | $1,199 |
Palisades at Surf City | 1 Bedroom | $1,245 |
Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR | $1,295 |
Sidbury Crossing | The Dune | $1,300 |
Comet Sneads Ferry | Silver Bell | $1,345 |
Hawthorne at Hampstead | The Pearl | $1,349 |
The Nixon Apartments | A1 | $1,349 |
Ellington Farms | Seaspray | $1,364 |
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Getting Around Surf City, NC
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 $1,594.
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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