Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Cape Harbor
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$1,225 - $1,965
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Amberleigh South
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$1,428 - $2,552
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Sidbury Crossing
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$1,517 - $2,017
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Sidbury Crossing

4605 Sidbury Crossing DrCastle Hayne, NC 28429
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The Nixon
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$1,829 - $2,395
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$1,829 - $2,395
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The Nixon

7015 Ruth AveWilmington, NC 28411
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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 1 Bed unit found at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood priced from $1,104. New Providence Park in the Murraysville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,137. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff VillasAmelia1BR,1BA$1,104
New Providence ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,137
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,208
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1,217
Cape HarborBrindley A1AR31BR,1BA$1,230
Palisades at Surf CityThe Lea1BR,1BA$1,295
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina1BR,1BA$1,309
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,324
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus with Sunroom2BR,2BA$1,325
Ellington FarmsSeaspray1BR,1BA$1,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of May 25, 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 $2,471 with a $1.53 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$1.53
Palisades at Stones BayThe Admiral3BR,2BA$1.43
Stephens PointeThe Windjammer3BR,2BA$1.33
Hawthorne at the BendThe Villa3BR,2BA$1.48
Hudson Bishops CreekB2A2BR,2BA$1.57
Amberleigh Shores2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.60
Hawthorne at Holly RidgeThe Sound2BR,2BA$1.55
Meridian VillageCumberland3BR,2BA$1.36
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.47

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Surf City, NC

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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 $1,104 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 $1,217 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 Meridian Village and starts from $1,445.

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