Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Ocean Isle Beach

$1,997/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ocean Isle Beach is $1,997 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ocean Isle Beach

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ocean Isle Beach rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Average rent prices in Ocean Isle Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Rent prices in Ocean Isle Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ocean Isle Beach is $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocean Isle Beach run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,625

-

9%

1 bedroom

$1,324

8%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

31%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,175

1%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,324

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocean Isle Beach, 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 Ocean Isle Beach, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ocean Isle Beach and Burgaw by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ocean Isle Beach

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is 43% higher than the median rent in Burgaw, NC.

Discover rentals in Ocean Isle Beach, NC

2132 Osprey Isle Ln Sw - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Ocean Isle Beach

3BR/3.0BA

2132 Osprey Isle Ln Sw, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

3 beds

3 baths

$1,750

313A Parkington Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Ocean Isle Beach

333B Parkington Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Ocean Isle Beach

1090 Cooper Hawk Lane SW - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

House for rent in Ocean Isle Beach

Residential Lease, Ocean Isle Beach, NC

1090 Cooper Hawk Lane SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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Frequently asked questions for Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Ocean Isle Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Ocean Isle Beach?

The average rent in Ocean Isle Beach is $1,997 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ocean Isle Beach?

Average rent prices in Ocean Isle Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Ocean Isle Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ocean Isle Beach is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ocean Isle Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Ocean Isle Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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