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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 $1,068. New Providence Park in the Northchase neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff VillasArial1BR,1BA$1,068
New Providence ParkArlington1BR,1BA$1,160
Hampstead PlaceBurke2BR,2BA$1,193

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

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Surf City area is the $1.52 price per square foot CALI Model at Seaboard at Sidbury Station in the in the Northchase neighborhood starting from $2,705. 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 StationCALI4BR,2BA$1.52
Topsail North ShoreThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Hawthorne at the StationPalm Ritz2BR,2BA$1.59
The Nixon ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.55
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.36
Ellington FarmsBluewater2BR,2BA$1.46
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1.36
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Hampstead PlaceBurke2BR,2BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surf City

What type of rentals are currently available in Surf City?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,059 to $7,375. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surf City ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Surf City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Surf City ranges from $1,000 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,472.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Surf City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Surf City range from $1,458 to $7,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,705.

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