Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 18, 2025

Average rent in
Surf City, NC

Last updated on October 18, 2025

Last updated on October 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surf City, NC is $2,150. This is +10%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,150

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Surf City, NC is $2,150. This is +10%, or $200, higher than the national average.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
76%
10%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 decreased by 12% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,700. A 1-bedroom apartment in Surf City, NC costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,572. Houses for rent in Surf City, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,349

38%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,537

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,195

4%

14%

4 bedroom

$3,297

2%

36%

Studio

$1,700

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-

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

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$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surf City, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

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3026 Course Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Surf City

Waterside

3026 Course Ln, Surf City, NC 28445

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

$1,850

Price drop

House for rent

Available Oct 1

1010 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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House for rent

122B James Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

3 baths

$2,400

$1,975

Price drop

House for rent

Available Oct 3

100 Gateway Condos Dr #113 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Surf City

3BR/3.0BA

100 Gateway Condos Dr #113, Surf City, NC 28445

3 beds

3 baths

$2,000

Condo for rent

215 Summer Winds Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Surf City

5 beds

4 baths

$2,000

Condo for rent

109 South Grassland Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Surf City

Waterside

109 South Grassland Road, Surf City, NC 28445

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Aug 31