Apartments For Rent in Morehead City, NC

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Apartments For Rent Near Morehead City, NC

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What Locals Say about Morehead City

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Morehead City: coastal buzz, easy living, walkable waterfront, quick drives to beaches. People love the safety, friendly vibe, festivals, walkability, and swift access to water. Some note noise, few kid play spaces, car reliance, and pet limits in certain apartments.
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  • Clynngrant1
    Brandywine Bay, Morehead City
    "Many public events at civic center. I really like the outdoor concert on the Carteret college campus/civic center last year."
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  • Clynngrant1
    Brandywine Bay, Morehead City
    "Brandywine Bay has golf cart parades to celebrate Christmas and Veterans Day. The SoundWave paper keeps us up-to-date and also includes extra articles of public interest. "
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  • Clynngrant1
    Brandywine Bay, Morehead City
    "The variety of neighborhoods and homes. The area landscape and beautiful trees, wild life and friendly neighbors."
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  • Lisand73
    Brandywine Bay, Morehead City
    "There are Many families in the neighborhood is safe for children to play on the road. It is close by school the highway shopping and restaurants the great place to live"
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  • David G.
    "Safe, friendly and great neighbors. I love it here! Kids day, pool parties and men's fireside chat night "
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  • Ashley H.
    "I can hear the ocean waves from my front porch. It is somewhat peaceful here, neighbors are kind and stay to themselves. There is Handicapped ♿ parking spaces scattered throughout the parking lot. Mailbox cluster near managers office. I enjoy it here, we just are outgrowing the apartment."
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  • Ashley H.
    "The apartment I live at does NOT allow pets. Thankfully, I have a registered support dog and she is allowed here. People who have dogs in this community pick up after their animals."
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  • Abkheath
    "Everyone drives cars here. Some people walk, and many rude bikes, but not to their jobs. Guessing most commutes are less than 15 minutes."
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  • Ashley H.
    "ndoghbors are friendly. We can gst deliveries here. while oursidd thr noise of thr ocean is heard. It is a pleasant place to live. "
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  • Charlesmullins4374
    "People smile as we drive by. Our next door neighbor is very friendly and helpful. We are not close to any others"
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  • Ashley H.
    "close to schools, grocery stores, restaurants, fast food...people can walk anywhere on Bridges st... there are pharmacy's here...its everything you need"
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  • Hannahminter15
    "Seafood festival, Beaufort Mardi Gras, music festivals, Beaufort pirate invasion, crab pot drop on New Years"
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  • Ashley H.
    "nice neighborhood...sidewalks to walk on....friendly..close to every thing....can hear the ocean...."
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  • Jdeaton1
    "Great neighborhood with even better neighbors. Very well maintained homes and community spaces. Safe, secure neighborhood with very nice amenities. "
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  • Ashley H.
    "Loud....neighborly (for the most part)....close to everything..can walk everywhere....just no place for kids to play unless they are members of the boys and girls club!"
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  • Leah B.
    "Lots of church get together. Lots of community outreach programs and resources. Lots of restaurants and live music entertainment for all ages"
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  • Parker
    "Beautiful neighborhood and entrance. Everyone is incredibly nice so we feel extra safe, and is pet friendly."
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  • Drbrumley
    "I have lived in my neighborhood for seven years. It has been great. There is no crime, and the neighborhood is getting younger from what I can see."
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  • Drbrumley
    "Lived here seven years. Great established neighborhood. Good access to stores and water. Area is becoming younger with more families with kids. It’s a desirable neighborhood. "
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  • Joshua N.
    Brandywine Bay, Morehead City
    "Nice community, friendly neighbors, and all the benefits of living at the beach without the raised prices. "
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Average Rent Trends in Morehead City, NC

Rent in Morehead City, NC varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$1,835
Aug 2025$1,600
Sep 2025$1,850
Oct 2025$1,858
Nov 2025$1,937
Dec 2025$1,795
Jan 2026$1,700
Feb 2026$1,550
Mar 2026$1,800
Apr 2026$1,525
May 2026$1,702
Jun 2026$1,712
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,350$1,500$1,950$1,700$1,675
Townhomes——$1,850—$1,850
Apartments and Condos$1,200$1,350$1,550—$1,350
Houses—$1,695$2,000$1,700$2,000
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Morehead City, NC

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Morehead City, NC?
    The average rent of an apartment in Morehead City, NC is $1,551 per month. This is about 20% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Morehead City, NC?
    The average rent of a house in Morehead City, NC is $2,000 per month. This is about 3% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Morehead City, NC?
    The average rent of a townhome in Morehead City, NC is $1,850 per month. This is about 5% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Morehead City, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Morehead City, NC was lowest in Aug 2025 when it was $1,600 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Morehead City, NC?
    In the last year, the average rent in Morehead City, NC was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $2,000 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Morehead City, NC?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Morehead City, NC is $1,350 per month. That is about $250 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Morehead City, NC?
    There are 44 available rental listings in Morehead City, NC.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Morehead City, NC?
    Some neighborhoods in Morehead City, NC include: Brandywine Bay.
  • What are some zip codes in Morehead City, NC?
    Morehead City, NC includes zip codes such as: 28557.
  • What are some cities near Morehead City, NC?
    Some nearby cities include: Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Newport, Indian Beach, Beaufort. These cities may have more rental options to explore.