Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC from $1,132 (38 Rentals)

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Cape Harbor
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$1,269 - $4,864
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Sidbury Crossing
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$1,380 - $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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$1,487 - $2,656
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, 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 1 Bed unit found at New Providence Park in the Murraysville neighborhood priced from $1,210. Amberleigh Shores in the Ogden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,238. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
New Providence ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,210
Amberleigh ShoresA21BR,1BA$1,238
Cape HarborBrindley A1A1BR,1BA$1,269
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1,332
Sidbury CrossingThe Dune1BR,1BA$1,380
Reserve at Blake FarmA1B1BR,1BA$1,395
Ellington FarmsSeaspray1BR,1BA$1,406
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea1BR,1BA$1,459
Briarcliff VillasCreswell3BR,2BA$1,472
Amberleigh SouthA11BR,1BA$1,487

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.39 price per square foot ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station in the in the Northchase neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the Oleander (Enclosed Courtyard) Model at The Pinnacle Townhomes starting at $1,850 with a $1.39 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 StationARIA3BR,2BA$1.39
The Pinnacle TownhomesOleander (Enclosed Courtyard)2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Stephens PointeThe Windjammer3BR,2BA$1.38
Palisades at Stones BayThe Major2BR,2BA$1.36
Hawthorne at StillwaterPalm Hatteras2BR,2BA$1.54
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Wrightsville2BR,2BA$1.36
Palisades at Surf CityThe Coastline2BR,2BA$1.41
Briarcliff VillasCreswell3BR,2BA$1.33
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.23
Meridian VillageCumberland3BR,2BA$1.51

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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 $1,210 at New Providence Park.

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 $1,332 at The Park at Three Oaks 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 Briarcliff Villas and starts from $1,472.

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