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Rental Market Trends in Surf City, NC

What is the average rent in Surf City, NC?

$1,575/month

Average Rent

816 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-9.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Surf City, NC is $1,575 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Surf City rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Surf City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,575 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,903 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,980 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,575/month
816 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,903/month
1,116 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,980/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,170/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,696/month
1,194 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Surf City, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 9.1%, which averages out to $142 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Surf City, NC
Last Updated May 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Surf City, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
100% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Surf City, NC?

Because the average rent in Surf City is $1,575, you’ll want to make about $5,250 per month or $63,000 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.

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Surf City, NC

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Evolve Holly Ridge, LLC

Evolve Holly Ridge, LLC

1001 Victory Lap Ln,
Holly Ridge, NC 28445

1-3 Beds | $1,450 - $7,961

Hudson Bishops Creek

Hudson Bishops Creek

1040 Vinson Way,
Surf City, NC 28445

1-3 Beds | $1,670 - $2,689

Palisades at Surf City

Palisades at Surf City

206 S Collegiate Dr,
Hampstead, NC 28443

1-3 Beds | $1,245 - $1,855

209A Bridgeview Ct

209A Bridgeview Ct

209A Bridgeview Ct,
Surf City, NC 28445

3 Beds | $3,100

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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 February 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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