Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Surf City, NC

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surf City, NC is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surf City, NC is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
83%
15%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

78%
22%
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
Surf City, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Surf City, NC have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Surf City, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Surf City, NC is $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Surf City, NC costs about $1,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Surf City, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

6%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,575

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,250

12%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Surf City, 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 Surf City, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Surf City, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayshore, NC.

Surf City

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surf City, NC is 10% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

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411 Triton Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Surf City

TOWNHOME - Surf City, NC

411 Triton Lane, Surf City, NC 28445

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

House for rent

1207 North Topsail Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Surf City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Surf City, NC

1207 North Topsail Drive, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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108 Sea Star Circle #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Surf City

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108 Sea Star Circle #108, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

3 baths

$1,995

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2018 Course Ln - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Surf City

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2018 Course Ln, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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215 Summer Winds Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Surf City

Condo for rent

2098 Course Ln - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

14h ago

House for rent in Surf City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Surf City, NC

2098 Course Ln, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

2 baths

$2,150

$2,050

Price drop

House for rent

Course Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

House for rent in Surf City

2098 Course Lane - 1

Course Ln #1, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

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202 Airlie Vista Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Surf City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Surf City, NC

202 Airlie Vista Lane, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

2 baths

$2,195

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