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Emerald Isle, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerald Isle Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerald Isle, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 224 Barbara Ave priced from $800. Osprey Cove North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerald Isle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
224 Barbara Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Osprey Cove North ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$805
Osprey Cove South ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath Large1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Isle, NC and Nearby

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Isle area is the $1.16 price per square foot **Application for 2 Bedroom Waitlist** Model at Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments in the starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Emerald Isle apartment is the 2 BR Model at Puller Place Luxury Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Isle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty Pointe Luxury Apartments**Application for 2 Bedroom Waitlist**2BR,2BA$1.16
Puller Place Luxury Apartments2 BR2BR,2BA$1.26
Hawthorne at StillwaterThe Currituck2BR,2BA$1.39
Townhomes at WhitehallTownhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.95
Palisades of JacksonvilleThe Independence1BR,1BA$1.34
Reserve at Jacksonville CommonsCurrituck1BR,1BA$1.34
Croatan Forest ApartmentsPremium-DS2BR,1BA$1.26
Liberty CrossingA11BR,1BA$1.35
Osprey Cove South ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.19
Osprey Cove North ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Isle

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerald Isle?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Emerald Isle, NC with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,903. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerald Isle ranging from $1,050 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emerald Isle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emerald Isle ranges from $1,050 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,119.

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