
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC from $500 (11 Rentals)
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E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included

Birch Pond Apartments

Vinings at Carolina Bays

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Monument at Ocean and Main

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10168 Beach Dr SW
Sunset Beach, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Beach Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $1,380 | $2,225 |
Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $817 | $3,449 |
Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $975 | $4,122 |
Sunset Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,121 | $5,216 |
Sunset Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $2,270 | $2,588 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunset Beach, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cardinal Pointe priced from $817. E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included in the Walkers Woods neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cardinal Pointe | 1 bed-1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $817 |
E & E Motel Furnished with Utilities Included | Small Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Pier | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
Birch Pond Apartments | Atlantic | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
Vinings at Carolina Bays | Inlet (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, NC and Nearby
As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $1.28 price per square foot CALI Model at The Landing at Stone Chimney in the starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the Townhome Model at Bells Lake Townes starting at $1,795 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Walkers Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Landing at Stone Chimney | CALI | 4BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Bells Lake Townes | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
River Rock at Shingletree | Cascade | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Carolina Crossing | The Efficient | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
The View at Crow Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
View at Crow Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Cardinal Pointe | 2 bed-1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Colonial Charters | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Hawthorne Waterway | Santee Phase 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Tides at Calabash Apartments | The Pier | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Getting Around Sunset Beach, NC
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset Beach?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset Beach is at Lively at Grande Dunes listed at $1,380.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment is $817 at Cardinal Pointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Beach is starting from $1,187 at Cardinal Pointe.
What is the most affordable Sunset Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sunset Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cardinal Pointe and starts from $1,121.
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