
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Topsail Beach, NC from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
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Hampstead Place

North Chase Apartments

New Providence Park

Amberleigh Shores

Meridian Village

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Cape Harbor

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Palisades at Surf City
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Hawthorne at the Bend

Palisades at Lewis Creek

Stephens Pointe

Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck

Ellington Farms

Mayfaire Flats

Hawthorne at Holly Ridge

Hawthorne at Hampstead

Hawthorne at the Station
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Amberleigh South

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Reserve at Blake Farm

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Sidbury Crossing

Middle Sound West Apartments

Oak Grove at Blake Farm

Hudson at Renaissance

Hudson Bishops Creek

Arboretum West
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Townes at Blake Farm

The Reserve at Mayfaire

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The Nixon

1874 Sloop Point Loop Rd

Whitebridge Crossing

Residence at Canopy Pointe

Ocean Highway Apartments

The Park at Three Oaks Apartments
123 Beacon Woods Dr
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937 St Johns Church Rd

The Pinnacle Townhomes

15610 Hwy 17

8756 Sandy Rdg Lp

313 S Topsail Dr

108 Azalea Dr

430 Widgeon Dr

8760 Sandy Rdg Lp

301 Pine Ridge Ln
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91 Cobbler Wy

2213 Sloop Point Loop Rd

Jolly Roger Lndg
Topsail Beach, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Topsail Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail Beach Studio Apartments | $1,359 | $1,132 | $1,553 |
| Topsail Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $1,086 | $2,242 |
| Topsail Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,185 | $4,278 |
| Topsail Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $1,359 | $3,495 |
| Topsail Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $2,423 | $3,795 |
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Cheapest Available Topsail Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Topsail Beach, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood priced from $1,086. New Providence Park in the Murraysville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Topsail Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff Villas | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| New Providence Park | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Cape Harbor | Brindley A1AR7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
| The Park at Three Oaks Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| Hampstead Place | Burke | 2BR,2BA | $1,289 |
| Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Palisades at Surf City | The Lea | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Hawthorne at the Bend | The Jetty | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Topsail Beach, NC and Nearby
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Topsail Beach area is the $1.63 price per square foot C4D Model at Townes at Blake Farm in the in the Kirkland neighborhood starting from $3,054. The second greatest value Topsail Beach apartment is the ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station starting at $2,351 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Northchase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Topsail Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Blake Farm | C4D | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.63 |
| Seaboard at Sidbury Station | ARIA | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Stephens Pointe | The Windjammer | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Middle Sound West Apartments | Bahia | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Arboretum West | Benny | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| The Nixon | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Hudson Bishops Creek | B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Hawthorne at Holly Ridge | The Sound | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Topsail Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Topsail Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Topsail Beach Apartment is $1,086 at Briarcliff Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Topsail Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Topsail Beach is starting from $1,252 at Briarcliff Villas.
What is the most affordable Topsail Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Topsail Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarcliff Villas and starts from $1,592.
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