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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 1 Bed unit found at Cape Harbor in the Kings Grant neighborhood priced from $1,112. Hampstead Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cape HarborBrindley1BR,1BA$1,112
Hampstead PlaceArchdaleStudio,1BA$1,113
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea1BR,1BA$1,195
Hawthorne at the BendThe Jetty1BR,1BA$1,199
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom - Carriage1BR,1BA$1,222
Palisades at Surf CityThe Lea1BR,1BA$1,245
Comet Sneads FerryCedar1BR,1BA$1,265
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1,269
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,279
Ellington FarmsSeaspray1BR,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.42 price per square foot CALI Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station in the in the Northchase neighborhood starting from $2,519. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the Magnolia Model at The Pinnacle Townhomes starting at $1,708 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Kirkland 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.
Seaboard at Sidbury StationCALI4BR,2BA$1.42
The Pinnacle TownhomesMagnolia2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Townes at Blake FarmB3B2BR,2.5BA$1.59
Topsail North Shore3x2 NS - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Whitebridge CrossingBatten2BR,2BA$1.58
Meridian VillageCumberland3BR,2BA$1.42
Stephens PointeThe Bluewater2BR,2BA$1.43
Hudson at RenaissanceB2B2BR,2BA$1.52
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea1BR,1BA$1.47
Hawthorne at the BendThe Jetty1BR,1BA$1.55

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Getting Around Surf City, NC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surf City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Surf City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Surf City is at Hampstead Place listed at $1,113.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,112 at Cape Harbor.

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 $1,189 at Hampstead Place.

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 Stillwater and starts from $1,535.

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