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Apartments Near Elizabeth City State University

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$1,075 - 1,150
Downtown Living - Walk To Shops!
210 Red Cross St Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Ask for Availability
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
Downtown 1 Br/1ba Newly Renovated!
221 Red Cross St Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Ask for Availability
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,520 - 4,189
Flats on Front
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1045 N Front St Wilmington, NC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
Fully Furnished & Newly Renovated Brooklyn Arts District 2-bed/2-bath, Great Location!
507 Bladen St Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,275
Modern Home Near Live Oak Pavilion
632 Brunswick St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Aug. 17, 2026
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,425 - 3,452
Sawmill Point
1015 Nutt St Wilmington, NC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
312 S Front St Unit A
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,799
605 Harnett St
Wilmington, NC
4 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,250
618 Harnett St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
521 Swann St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$699 - 739
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Aspen Heights Wilmington
606 Steamboat Springs Ave Wilmington, NC
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
Recently Renovated 3 Bd/1 Ba Home Next To Castle Street Art District
906 Starkeys Aly Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
315 S 15th St
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Nov. 17, 2026
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
Welcome To This Newly Remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom House In The Desirable Location Of Wilmington, Nc.
1011 S 7th St Wilmington, NC
4 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
Fully Updated 3 Bd/1 Ba Cottage W/covered Porch, Off-street Parking, W/d Included
1206 Dawson St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
Cargo North
512 S 17th St Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Sep. 10, 2026
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,415 - 3,577
South Front
Deal
4.3
1400 S 2Nd St Wilmington, NC
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,025
1902-1904 Lingo Street
1904 Lingo St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
336 Kenwood Ave
Wimington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,200
Spacious 5br/3ba Home On Quiet Cul-de-sac | Hardwoods, Fireplace & Park-like Yard
2206 Acacia Dr Wilmington, NC
5 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$3,750
2318 Mimosa Pl
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
New Construction 3 Bedroom Home
1910 Oak St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
1921 Oak St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
N 30th St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
Freshly Updated 4 Bd/1.5 Ba With Lvp Flooring, Fenced Back Yard And Storage Shed
2909 Spaulding Dr Wilmington, NC
4 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,260 - 1,585
Harrington Square
Deal
4276 Harrington Rd Leland, NC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
Cute 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Near Historic Downtown Wilmington - Wha Approved
433 Evans St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
All Utilities Included In Rent!
2147 Washington St Apt A Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
1216 Cypress Dr
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,211 - 2,096
The Reserve at Forest Hills
361 Darlington Ave Wilmington, NC
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Elizabeth City, NC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 947 apartments available in Elizabeth City.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Elizabeth City, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Elizabeth City is around $1,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth City, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth City is around $1,200 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth City, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth City is around $1,320 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Elizabeth City, NC?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Elizabeth City, the average rent price is $1,320 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Elizabeth City, NC?

Based on average rent prices in Elizabeth City, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $40,000 to live comfortably.

Elizabeth City State University

The apartments in Elizabeth City are very cheap, with students paying anywhere from $300 a month to $700 a month if they can get 1 or 2 roommates to live with them (the majority of apartments here are 2 or 3 bedrooms.) Don’t listen to claims that there aren’t a lot of rentals in the area. Even though Elizabeth City is a very small city, it still has a lot of rental opportunities in the form of apartments or houses. Every summer after the end of the spring semester and before the beginning of the fall, there are always dozens of vacancies that pop up for students, and they’re always very affordable. ECSU is, without a doubt, one of the best public historically black universities in America. The curriculums, instructors, and facilities all combine to provide students the best chance to succeed academically. And what does this student body look like? Unlike many of the nation’s historically black schools where the Caucasian population is in the single percentage digits, or nonexistent, there is actually a large White population here of around 15 percent. But the majority of students (around 75 percent) are Black, and the ratio of females to males is almost as disproportionate (64 to 36 percent).

Elizabeth City:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Elizabeth City Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Elizabeth City rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Elizabeth City and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Elizabeth City average rent prices in the chart below.

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Elizabeth City Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Elizabeth City rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Elizabeth City one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Elizabeth City experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Elizabeth City two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Elizabeth City vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Elizabeth City and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Elizabeth City over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Elizabeth City suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Elizabeth City suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Elizabeth City suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Elizabeth City vs. National Comparisons

Elizabeth City Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Elizabeth City over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Elizabeth City average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Elizabeth City one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Elizabeth City and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Elizabeth City and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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