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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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5
$1,250
Downtown Wilmington 1br Utilities Included
218 N 4th St Unit 5 Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
807 N 4Th St
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,850
805 & 807 N 4th Street
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
0.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,465 - 5,660
Flats on Front
Deal
1045 N Front St Wilmington, NC
1 - 3 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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$1,200
923 N 5th Ave Unit A
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Apr. 15, 2026
0.6 miles from center of campus
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34
$1,405 - 3,317
Sawmill Point
1015 Nutt St Wilmington, NC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
114 S 5th Ave Unit Upstairs
Wilmington, NC
3 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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$1,425
321 S 5th Ave Unit B
Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Apr. 19, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
5 Bedroom 2 Bathroom In Downtown Wilmington
307 S 6th St Wilmington, NC
5 BR | Ask for Availability
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,600
Historic Charm Combined With Modern Convenience 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Spacious Home
812 Orange St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Jun. 6, 2026
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
Downtown Wilmington Home, 3 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom, $1,750/month | Move-in Ready
113 S 10Th St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$3,350
3 Bd/ 3.5 Ba Home With Garage In Downtown Wilmington
622 S 2nd St Unit 4 Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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33
$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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$2,500
Beautifully Furnished Home In Wilmington
110 S 15th St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Apr. 6, 2026
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
Historic Downtown Wilmington 3 Bedroom Home
1619 Grace St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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40
$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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$1,700
2107 Creecy Ave
Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
Charming 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Furnished Or Unfurnished Home Available For Rent With Flexible Lease Terms
2107 Creecy Ave Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Available Now
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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$1,600
Remodeled 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom Home Within Minutes Of Downtown.
2319 Market St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
All Brick Ranch Style Home On Large Corner Lot
134 Kenwood Ave Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
2808 Lyndon Avenue
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | May. 16, 2026
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
Welcome To This Fully Furnished 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Townhouse Located In The Vibrant Hawkeswater Community.
10142 Morecamble Blvd Leland, NC
3 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$925
Car Bch
2050 Carolina Beach Rd Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Apr. 5, 2026
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,499
2702 Oleander Dr
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
Welcome To The 2 Bed 2 Bath Bottom Floor Condo In Savannah Court, Located In The Vibrant City Of Wilmington, Nc.
1843 Savannah Ct Unit A Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,275 - 1,600
Harrington Square
4276 Harrington Rd Leland, NC
1 - 3 BR | May. 4, 2026
2.7 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 850 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 $1,400 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 $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,650 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:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2026 Elizabeth City Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 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.

Monthly Rent Report

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Elizabeth City Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

Elizabeth City rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, 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 March to April, 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 $.

April 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.

April 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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