Apartments For Rent in Surf City, NC

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Apartments For Rent Near Surf City, NC

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What Locals Say about Surf City

  • Michael H.
    "Great public parks. However, no lifeguards on the beaches. It’s a beautiful and friendly town. Just watch out for the rip currents."
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  • Baileysmith8427
    "It’s a happy place to be, and having a bike to ride around with my family makes it that much more special. "
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  • Melissa T.
    "Great vacation place. We visit here as often as we can . Quiet , laid back beautiful beach . We always plan to come back every year. The people are very nice . Lots of places to shop and not the big city beaches . Not a party beach . Great family vacation spot "
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  • Mindy
    "the concert series and other community events at soundside park. 4th of July celebration and fireworks over the bridge . "
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  • R. S.
    "Beaches have no lifeguards. Many Area restaurants are low quality. Beaches are clean. Limited public access. Need to rent or live near beach entrance."
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  • Michelle A. H.
    "Mixture of permanent residents and renters. Very slow traffic in summer but hoping with the new high rise bridge this summer will have a steady pace, hopefully. Great school system!"
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  • Tre V
    "It’s the beach, what else do you need to know? It’s awesome if you love the ocean, sand, Seashells, tourists, and are ok with an occasional hurricane "
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  • Pjames
    "This is a resort area. Many rentals but also friendly full time residents. Close to the beach and very pretty. People look out for each other."
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  • Mschiefelbein22
    "The beautiful 360 views of the sound and awesome sunsets. Great neighbors and short walk to the beach "
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  • tenneydw
    "This is a wonderful coastal living area. Mostly single family residential homes with limited parking and beach access for non-residents. Beach is wonderful, with very few major storms hitting the area due to its proximity to the Atlantic."
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  • Raneedham
    "Surf City and Topsail Island are the best kept beach secrets on the East Coast. I have satyed in The Hamptons, the Jersey Shore, OBX and VA Beach, but for the money it's Topsail Island NC all the way!!"
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Average Rent Trends in Surf City, NC

Rent in Surf City, NC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Aug 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,250
Jul 2025$2,300
Aug 2025$2,600
Sep 2025$2,495
Oct 2025$2,200
Nov 2025$2,200
Dec 2025$2,200
Jan 2026$2,200
Feb 2026$2,105
Mar 2026$2,200
Apr 2026$2,200
May 2026$2,200
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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$1,615$1,685$2,200$2,590$2,200
Townhomes—$1,450$2,367$2,300$2,333
Apartments and Condos$1,700$1,795$2,000—$2,000
Houses—$1,750$2,600$3,027$2,900
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Surf City, NC

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Surf City, NC?
    The average rent of an apartment in Surf City, NC is $1,800 per month. This is about 7% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Surf City, NC?
    The average rent of a house in Surf City, NC is $2,900 per month. This is about 50% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Surf City, NC?
    The average rent of a townhome in Surf City, NC is $2,333 per month. This is about 21% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Surf City, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Surf City, NC was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Surf City, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Surf City, NC was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $2,600 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Surf City, NC?
    There are 19 available rental listings in Surf City, NC.
  • What are some cities near Surf City, NC?
    Some nearby cities include: Topsail Beach, Hampstead, Holly Ridge, North Topsail Beach, Sneads Ferry. These cities may have more rental options to explore.