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Surf City, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Surf City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Surf City, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Three Oaks Apartments in the Bayshore neighborhood priced from $1,061. Hampstead Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,071. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surf City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,061
Hampstead PlaceArchdaleStudio,1BA$1,071
Briarcliff VillasArial1BR,1BA$1,118
Amberleigh Shores1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,179
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC

As of March 23, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arboretum VillageMeadow3BR,3BA$1.43
Seaboard at Sidbury StationARIA3BR,2BA$1.47
Hawthorne at Smith CreekThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.48
Topsail North ShoreThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Wrightsville2BR,2BA$1.33
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus2BR,2BA$1.29
Stephens PointeThe Bluewater2BR,2BA$1.38
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1.37
Ocean Highway ApartmentsTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Surf City

What type of rentals are currently available in Surf City?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Surf City, NC with pricing that ranges from $590 to $6,180. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Surf City ranging from $1,025 to $6,800.

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 $1,025 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,815.

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 $1,379 to $6,180, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,999 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,510.

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