Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Oak Island, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Oak Island
$2,300/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Oak Island is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oak Island
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oak Island rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oak Island, NC
Average rent prices in Oak Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Oak Island, NC
Rent prices in Oak Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oak Island is $1,739, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Oak Island run $1,471 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,545.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,385 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,524 | No Change | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 |  3% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $2,114 | 3% | 26% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oak Island, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,739 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,524
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,114
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Oak Island, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,739
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oak Island, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Oak Island, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oak Island and Carolina Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oak Island
18%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oak Island, NC is 18% lower than the median rent in Carolina Beach, NC.
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3%Discover rentals in Oak Island, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
4 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Oak Island
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Oak Island
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
1708 W Dolphin Dr, Oak Island, NC 28465
4 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oak Island
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oak Island, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Oak Island rental market.
How much is rent in Oak Island?
The average rent in Oak Island is $2,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oak Island?
Average rent prices in Oak Island have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Oak Island rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oak Island is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Oak Island?
To comfortably afford rent in Oak Island, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oak Island?
Oak Island offers pet-friendly rental options for renters traveling with their companions. About 31% of apartments welcome pets, providing a reasonable selection for those who need pet-accommodating housing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).