Apartments for Rent in Morehead City, NC

Prices and availability in Morehead City, NC were last updated on 25 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Morehead City, NC are: Arbors at Morehead City, Country Club Townhomes and 3309 Bridges Street.

The average rent in Morehead City, NC is $1,498.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Morehead City, NC is between $995 and $1,775.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Morehead City, NC is between $1,095 and $2,175.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Morehead City, NC is between $995 and $1,095.

In Morehead City 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 3% of Morehead City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 69% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Morehead City is 29 years old, with 47% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Morehead City are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 31% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 56% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.