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Surf City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Surf City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surf City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Briarcliff Villas in the Kings Grant neighborhood priced from $1,135. Hampstead Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff VillasArial1BR,1BA$1,135
Hampstead PlaceBurke2BR,2BA$1,175
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1,209
Cape HarborBrindley1BR,1BA$1,237

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC and Nearby

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.51 price per square foot ARIA Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station in the in the Northchase neighborhood starting from $2,440. The second greatest value Surf City apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Topsail North Shore starting at $1,950 with a $1.51 price per square foot . 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 StationARIA3BR,2BA$1.51
Topsail North ShoreThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Hawthorne at StillwaterThe Hatteras2BR,2BA$1.32
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus2BR,2BA$1.28
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.32
Ellington FarmsBluewater2BR,2BA$1.47
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Sunset2BR,2BA$1.46
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1.28
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
The Nixon ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.50

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Getting Around Surf City, NC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surf City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surf City Apartment is $1,135 at Briarcliff Villas.

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 $1,175 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 $1,374.

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