
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC (56 Rentals)


217 New Home Pl

212A Bridgeview Ct

106 Fishtail Ct

125 Crosswinds Dr

205 Summer Winds Pl

223 Cleat Dr

123A James Ave

221 Lazy Day Dr

1108 N Shore Dr
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The Nixon

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Sidbury Crossing

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Reserve at Blake Farm

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Banyan Silo Ridge
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Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck

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Amberleigh South

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Cape Harbor

Amberleigh Shores

Comet Sneads Ferry

Townes at Blake Farm

Arboretum Village

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Ellington Farms

New Providence Park
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Palisades at Stones Bay

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Hawthorne at the Bend

Topsail North Shore

Palisades at Surf City

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Meridian Village

Briarcliff Villas

Stephens Pointe

Hawthorne at Hampstead
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135 Belvedere Dr

2761 Country Club Dr

646 Mill Creek Rd

372 Dwight St

220 Twin Oaks Dr

801 Jetty Ct

604 Tar Landing Rd

406 Amaryllis Ln

15 Bermuda Landing Pl

200 Leeward Landing
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surf City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $1,127 | $1,649 |
| Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $1,050 | $2,814 |
| Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,250 | $3,619 |
Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $1,518 | $4,143 |
| Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $2,406 | $3,959 |
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Largest Available Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is found at Townes at Blake Farm in the Kirkland neighborhood and is 2,099 square feet priced from $3,424. Arboretum Village in the Ogden neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,876 square feet and currently listed start at $3,364. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Blake Farm | C4E | 2,099 Sq Ft | $3,424 |
| Arboretum Village | Meadow | 1,876 Sq Ft | $3,364 |
| The Pinnacle Townhomes | Dogwood (Enclosed) | 1,809 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Seaboard at Sidbury Station | ARIA | 1,618 Sq Ft | $2,283 |
| The Nixon | C2 | 1,617 Sq Ft | $2,410 |
| Banyan Silo Ridge | Juniper | 1,613 Sq Ft | $2,405 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Magnolia with Sunroom | 1,489 Sq Ft | $1,899 |
| Hawthorne at Stillwater | Palm Ocracoke with Sunroom | 1,422 Sq Ft | $1,799 |
| Cape Harbor | Atlantic Reno Quartz C2 | 1,356 Sq Ft | $1,736 |
| Palisades at Stones Bay | The General | 1,343 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
Cheapest Available Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 19, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Surf City, NC is the Cumberland Model starting from $1,580 at Meridian Village in the Murraysville neighborhood. The second most affordable Surf City 3 Bedroom is the The Windjammer Model at Stephens Pointe starting at $1,699 in the Kirkland neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Surf City is currently $2,166. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Surf City:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Village | Cumberland | $1,580 |
| Stephens Pointe | The Windjammer | $1,699 |
| Cape Harbor | Atlantic C2 | $1,736 |
| Palisades at Stones Bay | The General | $1,795 |
| Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Southport | $1,799 |
| Hawthorne at Stillwater | The Ocracoke with Sunroom | $1,799 |
| Sidbury Crossing | The Seagrass | $1,822 |
| Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Magnolia | $1,860 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Magnolia | $1,869 |
| Hawthorne at the Bend | The Villa | $1,878 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Surf City Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Surf City Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Surf City is $2,166.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Surf City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Surf City is a 2,099 square feet unit starting from $3,424 at Townes at Blake Farm.
What is the average size for Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Surf City is currently 1,357 sq ft.
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