Apartments For Rent in Oak Island, NC

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Apartments For Rent Near Oak Island, NC

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What Locals Say about Oak Island

Review Highlights

Oak Island: breezy beach living with easy walks, friendly neighbors, and coastal calm. People love easy beach access, safe, dog‑friendly walks, parks, and a laid‑back pace. They dislike high housing costs, no transit, summer crowds, off‑season lull, and some crime.
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  • tnp
    "The beach the weather the events North Carolina the resturants shops the grocery stores the banks the drug store south port summer spring falll new years paper lantern parade Marci gras "
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  • Natalie
    "Walking on beach during the off season. Dog friendly community where everyone loves morning walks………"
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  • Asjilcott
    "good parks, poor public schools, charter school & christian schools available within 10 miles of OKI "
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  • Tim Clare
    "Great part of costal North Carolina. Plan on living here a long time without regrets. Don’t forget about Southport!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood has shopping and food nearby. We also have a grocery store nearby by. This is a very friendly neighborhood!"
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  • Taf_19
    "Beach community - filled with full-time, part-time and tourists. All are usually very courteous and friendly. Laid back atmosphere."
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  • Nancyrhall
    "Safe and very family friendly! We are hoping to buy here. We have family living here. Great rec center."
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  • Jackiecastro
    "Sometimes the renters do not pick up after their dogs on the beach which is unacceptable Dogs need to be leashes certain times of the year (beach season) "
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  • Sue A.
    "I am on the water, for the most part it is quiet. The town of Oak Island doesn’t take care of the town the way it should"
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  • Scottieruss
    "I've lived here all my life it used to be really nice and now it's grown up so much it's not what it was. more crimes more drugs but it's but I have to deal with now because I don't have the money to move out of state or out of County. the rent here is unbelievably High and the water bill is even astronomical. "
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  • Chgrey1961
    "This is more of a retired community. If people do have children their kids are safe here They can ride their bikes. The schools here are good. I’d raise my kids here but my kids are already grown "
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  • Marycarol Jones
    "Mayberry by the sea. Population is growing. As of 2/19, 8,400 full time residents. Like stepping back in time 40+ years"
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  • Krissaunders6
    "The proximity to the beach is wonderful, but the beach crowd is very manageable. Wonderful throwback beach town."
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  • sld3009
    "Neighbors watch out for each other but don't cause problems. People are friendly, caring. Good at sharing information.y"
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  • tammymccaff
    "Small town, coastal community. most businesses are local merchants. The closest larger towns are Wilmington to the north and Myrtle Beach to the south. Love the small town community. "
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  • Rmccune98
    "plenty of room for walks and exercise. great pet shop with lots of supplies and a good variety of food"
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  • Teresa C.
    "Parks and recreation center free concerts free beach access pharmacy two local grocery stores, hospitals close by and many doctors and several urgent care centers"
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  • Rmccune98
    "Great place to live and have friends and family visit. I like the sound of the ocean especially at night. "
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  • Teresa R.
    "There is no public transportation and even if there were, I work 45mins away. It is a beautiful touristy place to live. It is also very clickish here."
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  • Rmccune98
    "Island life is great and love living here part time. Wonderful community, I look forward to retiring here. "
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  • Billie M.
    "Just moved here from Alabama. Very friendly people and lots of dogs which I love. Everyone seems to be happy bc they add most likely on vacation. Lots of food options. "
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  • Caitlyn M.
    "Lots of old people, contractors building houses, and it’s dead in the winter time! How fun it can be"
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  • Kellie C.
    "Not many people here during the slow season. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, be prepared for higher numbers...but even with the higher amounts of people here, you’ll still have 30’ of beach to your left and right, forward and back all to yourself!!"
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Average Rent Trends in Oak Island, NC

Rent in Oak Island, NC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Apr 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
MonthAverage rent
May 2025$2,400
Jun 2025$2,500
Jul 2025$2,500
Aug 2025$2,500
Sep 2025$2,400
Oct 2025$2,200
Nov 2025$2,300
Dec 2025$2,325
Jan 2026$2,300
Feb 2026$2,200
Mar 2026$2,395
Apr 2026$2,239
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types—$1,800$2,850—$2,150
Townhomes—$1,900$2,150—$1,950
Apartments and Condos—$1,500$2,850—$1,595
Houses—$1,800$2,195—$2,195
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Oak Island, NC

  • What is the average rent in Oak Island, NC?
    The average rent in Oak Island, NC is $2,200. Rent prices range from $1,595 to as much as $15,000, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Oak Island, NC compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Oak Island, NC is about 15% higher than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is more expensive to rent in Oak Island compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Oak Island, NC, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Oak Island, NC is $ for a studio, $ for a 1 bedroom, $1,900 for a 2 bedroom, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Oak Island, NC changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Oak Island, NC has decreased by $300. That means the average rent is 14% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Oak Island, NC?
    There are 19 available rental listings in Oak Island, NC.
  • What are some zip codes in Oak Island, NC?
    Oak Island, NC includes zip codes such as: 28461, 28465.
  • What are some cities near Oak Island, NC?
    Some nearby cities include: Saint James, Caswell Beach, Southport, Varnamtown, Bolivia. These cities may have more rental options to explore.