Proximity Carolina Beach
904 N Lake Park Blvd,
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,405 - $3,350
Rental Market Trends in Carolina Beach, NC
What is the average rent in Carolina Beach, NC?
$1,936/month
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864 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Carolina Beach, NC is $1,936 per month. This is 24% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Carolina Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Carolina Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,537 per month for a studio, $1,936 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,480 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Carolina Beach, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $33 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Carolina Beach, NC
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Above $2,000
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Carolina Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Wilmington Beach is the most affordable neighborhood in Carolina Beach.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Carolina Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Wilmington Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in Carolina Beach.
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Which Carolina Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Carolina Beach with the most apartments available is Wilmington Beach .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Carolina Beach, NC?
Because the average rent in Carolina Beach is $1,936, you’ll want to make about $6,453 per month or $77,436 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Carolina Beach, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Carolina Beach, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.