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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 priced from $1,056. Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck in the Ogden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,139. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampstead PlaceArchdaleStudio,1BA$1,056
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Briarcliff VillasArial1BR,1BA$1,146
Hawthorne at the BendThe Jetty1BR,1BA$1,192
New Providence ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,200
Palisades at Surf CityThe Lea1BR,1BA$1,215
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1,258
Stephens PointeThe Seaspray1BR,1BA$1,275
Cape HarborTopsail1BR,1BA$1,282
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsLaurel1BR,1BA$1,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of January 04, 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 CALI Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station starting at $2,356 with a $1.33 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 StationCALI4BR,2BA$1.33
Palisades at Stones BayThe Admiral3BR,2BA$1.43
Hawthorne at StillwaterPalm Currituck with Sunroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Comet Sneads FerryMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.48
Topsail North Shore2x2 NS - Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Meridian VillageCumberland3BR,2BA$1.34
The NixonA11BR,1BA$1.55
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea1BR,1BA$1.42
Hawthorne at the BendThe Jetty1BR,1BA$1.54

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,056.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,139 at Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck.

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 $1,258 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 $1,423.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!