Heartsease at Ocean Isle Beach
1956 Sparrowstar Way,
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
1-2 Beds | $1,370 - $1,830
Rental Market Trends in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is $1,520/month.
Rent in Ocean Isle Beach is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.
$1,520/month
Average Rent
877 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.1%
Change / Year
192
Available Apartments
Ocean Isle Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Ocean Isle Beach average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Ocean Isle Beach average $1,520 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Ocean Isle Beach average $1,654 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Ocean Isle Beach average $2,131 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Ocean Isle Beach, NC
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
67%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
Because the average rent in Ocean Isle Beach is $1,520, you’ll want to make about $5,066 per month or $60,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Ocean Isle Beach, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ocean Isle Beach, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Ocean Isle Beach?
The average rent in Ocean Isle Beach is $1,520 per month, which is 8.5% lower than the national average of $1,662.
Are rents going up or down in Ocean Isle Beach?
Rents in Ocean Isle Beach, NC are decreasing, with prices down 1.1% year-over-year and $17 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Ocean Isle Beach?
In Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 67% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.