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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 Cape Harbor in the Kings Grant neighborhood priced from $1,079. Amberleigh Shores in the Ogden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,147. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cape HarborBrindley1BR,1BA$1,079
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,147
Hampstead PlaceArchdaleStudio,1BA$1,183
Palisades at Surf City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,245
Evolve Holly Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.41 price per square foot CALI Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station in the in the Northchase neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the B3A Model at Townes at Blake Farm starting at $2,070 with a $1.55 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 StationCALI4BR,2BA$1.41
Townes at Blake FarmB3A2BR,2.5BA$1.55
Topsail North ShoreThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.55
Mayfaire FlatsBaker2BR,2BA$1.57
Hawthorne at the BendThe Villa3BR,2BA$1.48
Hawthorne at StillwaterThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.39
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.34
Meridian VillageCumberland3BR,2BA$1.52
Sidbury CrossingThe Dune1BR,1BA$1.59
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surf City

What type of rentals are currently available in Surf City?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,072 to $8,181. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surf City ranging from $1,425 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Surf City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Surf City ranges from $1,425 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,106.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Surf City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Surf City range from $1,568 to $8,181, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,495.

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