Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Cape Harbor
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$1,244 - $1,969
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Sidbury Crossing
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$1,291 - $2,041
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Sidbury Crossing

4605 Sidbury Crossing DrCastle Hayne, NC 28429
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Amberleigh South
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$1,399 - $2,372
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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The Nixon
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$1,914 - $1,959
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The Nixon

7015 Ruth AveWilmington, 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 in the Pender County neighborhood priced from $1,112. Cape Harbor in the Kings Grant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,244. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampstead PlaceArchdaleStudio,1BA$1,112
Cape HarborBrindley A1A1BR,1BA$1,244
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina1BR,1BA$1,290
Sidbury CrossingThe Dune1BR,1BA$1,291
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea1BR,1BA$1,302
Palisades at Surf CityThe Lea1BR,1BA$1,325
Hawthorne at the BendThe Jetty1BR,1BA$1,339
Briarcliff VillasBellamy2BR,2BA$1,345
Amberleigh ShoresA51BR,1BA$1,425
Hawthorne at Smith CreekThe Poppy1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.64 price per square foot C4D Model at Townes at Blake Farm in the in the Kirkland neighborhood starting from $3,064. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station starting at $2,301 with a $1.42 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$1.64
Seaboard at Sidbury StationARIA3BR,2BA$1.42
Palisades at Stones BayThe General3BR,2BA$1.32
Hudson Bishops CreekB2B2BR,2BA$1.63
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.38
Hawthorne at Holly RidgeThe Sound2BR,2BA$1.60
New Providence ParkBerkley2BR,2BA$1.44
Amberleigh ShoresA51BR,1BA$1.66
Sidbury CrossingThe Dune1BR,1BA$1.58
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea1BR,1BA$1.60

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Surf City, NC

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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 $1,244 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 $1,261 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 New Providence Park and starts from $1,546.

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