Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC from $400 (66 Rentals)

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$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1011 Course Ln

Surf CityNC28445

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Cape Harbor
$1,080 - $4,324
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$1,041 - $4,285
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Amberleigh South
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$1,308 - $2,932
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$1,183 - $2,807
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Sidbury Crossing
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$1,399 - $1,899
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$1,257 - $1,757
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$142
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$1,399 - $1,899
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Sidbury Crossing

4605 Sidbury Crossing DrCastle Hayne, NC 28429
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Comet Sneads Ferry
$1,440 - $2,601
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$1,374 - $2,535
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$66
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$1,440 - $2,601
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Comet Sneads Ferry

1004 Diamondback DrSneads Ferry, NC 28460
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The Nixon
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$1,449 - $2,395
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$1,329 - $2,275
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$120
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$1,449 - $2,395
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The Nixon

7015 Ruth AveWilmington, NC 28411
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Middle Sound West Apartments
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$1,458 - $2,374
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$1,383 - $2,299
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$1,458 - $2,374
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Middle Sound West Apartments

7301 Topwater DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Reserve at Blake Farm
$1,485 - $3,178
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$1,428 - $3,121
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Reserve at Blake Farm

127 Edison AveWilmington, NC 28411
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Mayfaire Flats
$1,495 - $4,122
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$1,435 - $4,062
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Mayfaire Flats

1813 Sir Tyler DrWilmington, NC 28405
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Townes at Blake Farm
$1,950 - $2,839
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$1,740 - $2,629
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Townes at Blake Farm

21 DuPont StWilmington, NC 28411
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Whitebridge Crossing
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$1,995 - $3,080
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$1,920 - $3,005
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$1,995 - $3,080
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Whitebridge Crossing

26 Mullein DrHampstead, NC 28443
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Banyan Silo Ridge
$2,155 - $3,181
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$1,999 - $3,025
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Banyan Silo Ridge

11 Winnow WalkWilmington, NC 28411
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Holly Plaza Apartments
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Holly Plaza Apartments

H-1 Circle DrHolly Ridge, NC 28445
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Surf City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Surf City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surf City, NC is a Studio unit found at Hampstead Place priced from $1,076. Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampstead PlaceArchdaleStudio,1BA$1,076
Briarcliff VillasAlbermarle1BR,1BA$1,100
New Providence ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,146
Cape HarborTopsail1BR,1BA$1,220
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1,227
Palisades at Surf CityThe Lea1BR,1BA$1,265
Hawthorne at the BendThe Cabana2BR,2BA$1,279
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina1BR,1BA$1,299
Amberleigh SouthA11BR,1BA$1,308
Ellington FarmsSeaspray1BR,1BA$1,364

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.52 price per square foot C4D Model at Townes at Blake Farm in the in the Kirkland neighborhood starting from $2,839. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station starting at $2,491 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Northchase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surf City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Blake FarmC4D3BR,3.5BA$1.52
Seaboard at Sidbury StationARIA3BR,2BA$1.54
Palisades at Stones BayThe Admiral3BR,2BA$1.43
Hawthorne at the BendThe Lookout2BR,2BA$1.41
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus2BR,2BA$1.27
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.37
Hawthorne at Holly RidgeThe Sound2BR,2BA$1.60
Stephens PointeThe Bluewater2BR,2BA$1.38
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1.30
Palisades at Surf CityThe Lea1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Surf City, NC

Ranked #39

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surf City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,065 at Briarcliff Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Surf City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Surf City is starting from $1,227 at Meridian Village.

What is the most affordable Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawthorne at the Bend and starts from $1,449.

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