
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC from $400 (32 Rentals)
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1505 N New River Dr

156 Buckhorn Ave

154 Buckhorn Ave

Residence at Canopy Pointe

Hampstead Place

Briarcliff Villas

Ocean Highway Apartments

Palisades at Surf City

Amberleigh Shores

New Providence Park

Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck

Cape Harbor

Amberleigh South

Meridian Village

Hawthorne at Stillwater

Hawthorne at the Bend

Stephens Pointe

Comet Sneads Ferry

Reserve at Blake Farm

Mayfaire Flats

Ellington Farms

Palisades at Stones Bay

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Hawthorne at the Station

Topsail North Shore

Sidbury Crossing

106 Beacon Woods Dr

120 Beacon Woods Dr

121 Buckhorn Ave
Surf City, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surf City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Surf City Studio Apartments | $1,665 | $1,071 | $2,250 |
Cheap Surf City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $1,030 | $4,430 |
Cheap Surf City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,080 | $4,727 |
Cheap Surf City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,379 | $6,180 |
Cheap Surf City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $2,510 | $3,700 |
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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 $1,071. The Park at Three Oaks Apartments in the Bayshore neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hampstead Place | Archdale | Studio,1BA | $1,071 |
The Park at Three Oaks Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Briarcliff Villas | Arial | 1BR,1BA | $1,118 |
Ocean Highway Apartments | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Palisades at Surf City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Amberleigh Shores | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
New Providence Park | Arlington II | 1BR,1BA | $1,252 |
Cape Harbor | Brindley | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Amberleigh South | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
Meridian Village | Burton | 2BR,2BA | $1,293 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.43 price per square foot Meadow Model at Arboretum Village in the in the Ogden neighborhood starting from $2,685. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station starting at $2,385 with a $1.47 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arboretum Village | Meadow | 3BR,3BA | $1.43 |
Seaboard at Sidbury Station | ARIA | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Topsail North Shore | Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Wrightsville | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck | Hibiscus | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Stephens Pointe | The Bluewater | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Meridian Village | Burton | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Ocean Highway Apartments | Two Bed, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Palisades at Surf City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Getting Around Surf City, NC
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39 / 100
Car-Dependent
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Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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 $1,071.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,099 at The Park at Three Oaks Apartments.
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 $1,183 at Hampstead Place.
What is the most affordable Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Surf City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarcliff Villas and starts from $1,379.
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