Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Average rent in
Sunset Beach, NC

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunset Beach, NC is $1,952. This is +3%, or $52, higher than the national average.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,952

increased by50%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunset Beach, NC is $1,952. This is +3%, or $52, higher than the national average.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
80%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

Households

82%
18%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Sunset Beach, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sunset Beach, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 50% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Sunset Beach, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sunset Beach, NC is $1,637. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sunset Beach, NC costs about $1,209 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,795. Houses for rent in Sunset Beach, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,999.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,540

19%

34%

2 bedroom

$1,637

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,000

4%

5%

Studio

$1,625

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-

Studio

Average rent

$1,625

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sunset 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.

Compare rent prices in Sunset Beach, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Sunset Beach, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Calabash, NC.

Sunset Beach

Median rent price$1,952
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,812
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sunset Beach, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Calabash, NC.

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215 Royal Poste Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Sunset Beach

CONDOS - Sunset Beach, NC

215 Royal Poste Rd, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sunset Beach

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

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1162 Silver Perch Pl NW - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

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Excellent

1162 Silver Perch Pl NW

1162 Silver Perch Pl Nw, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

4 beds

2 baths

$1,899

House for rent

Available Feb 5

137 Shamrock Dr Sw - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sunset Beach

137 Shamrock Dr SW.

137 Shamrock Dr Sw, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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1052 Silverfish Pl Nw - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sunset Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Sunset Beach, NC

1052 Silverfish Pl Nw, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

4 beds

2 baths

$2,150

$1,999

Price drop

House for rent

462 Ladyfish Loop Nw Lot 60 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sunset Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Sunset Beach, NC

462 Ladyfish Loop Nw Lot 60, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

1040 Silverfish Pl Nw Lot 115 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sunset Beach

SINGLE_FAMILY - Sunset Beach, NC

1040 Silverfish Pl Nw Lot 115, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

5 beds

2 baths

$2,200

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147 Crooked Gulley Cir Apt 3a #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sunset Beach

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147 Crooked Gulley Cir Apt 3a #3A, Sunset Beach, NC 28468

4 beds

3 baths

$2,550

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