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Surf City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Surf City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surf City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood priced from $1,060. Cape Harbor in the Kings Grant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff VillasArial1BR,1BA$1,060
Cape HarborBrindley1BR,1BA$1,092
Stephens PointeThe Seaspray1BR,1BA$1,199
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Hampstead PlaceBurke2BR,2BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC and Nearby

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.51 price per square foot C3A Model at Townes at Blake Farm in the in the Kirkland neighborhood starting from $2,726. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station starting at $2,288 with a $1.41 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 FarmC3A3BR,2.5BA$1.51
Seaboard at Sidbury StationARIA3BR,2BA$1.41
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Wrightsville2BR,2BA$1.41
Hawthorne at StillwaterThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.36
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus2BR,2BA$1.25
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.33
Hawthorne at the BendThe Cabana2BR,2BA$1.38
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
The Nixon ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.50
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe SR1BR,1BA$1.48

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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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Some bike infrastructure

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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 $1,060 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 $1,200 at Ocean Highway Apartments.

What is the most affordable Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amberleigh Shores and starts from $1,739.

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