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Apartments Near Elizabeth City State University

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$1,050 - 1,375
Harbor Station Townhomes
Deal
4.8
4901 Randall Pkwy Wilmington, NC
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,559
Wilmington - New Centre Drive
4929 New Centre Dr Wilmington, NC
Studio | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,596 - 4,873
The Cordelia
4711 Azalea Landing Dr Wilmington, NC
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
4.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Home
4310- A Peachtree Ave Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
4.0 miles from center of campus
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Park Place
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$1,995
The Abors @ Westgate
9410 Night Harbor Dr SE Leland, NC
3 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,949
9409 Night Harbor Dr
Leland, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,413 - 2,035
Cape Cottages
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2915 Shoals Point Way Leland, NC
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
5002-10
5002-10 Hunters Trl Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
4.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,170 - 2,004
Comet Westgate
5090 Tradeway Dr Leland, NC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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34
$1,330 - 2,652
Comet Scotts Hill
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9102 Red Fish Run Wilmington, NC
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
This 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Brick Townhouse With One Car Garage Is Located In Westgate Shoreline Subdivision
1131 Shellbank Ln Leland, NC
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,375
Coming Soon Leland “waterford Of The Carolina’s” Brick One Level, 2 Car Garage, Fenced Yard, High End, Popular Community.
1016 Tidings Rd Leland, NC
3 BR | Jun. 13, 2026
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
909-h
909- H Litchfield Way Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
719- G Melba Ct
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,475
715-l
715 Clearwater Ct Unit L Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
719- I Melba Ct
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,800
807- I March Ct
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,500
901-k
901- K Litchfield Way Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
4.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
719 B
719- B Melba Ct Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
Comin Soon! Huge Deck! Updated Dated 2 Bedroom Apartment Close To Uncw, Wrightsville Beach.
313 Brickle Ave Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Jun. 25, 2026
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,240 - 1,245
Waterleigh at Leland
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7410 Cordoba Cir Leland, NC
1 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
803 Bryce Ct Unit L
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | May. 18, 2026
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
802- H Bryce Ct
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,495
3005 Primrose Ln
Castle Hayne, NC
3 BR | Ask for Availability
4.5 miles from center of campus
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$670
Campus Edge Condominiums
450 Racine Dr Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Available Now
4.6 miles from center of campus
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27
$1,205 - 2,585
Brunswick Point Apartments
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1001 Hunterstone Drive Leland, NC
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
115 Colville Ct
Winnabow, NC
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,666 - 3,875
Hawthorne at Oleander
3529 Adirondack Way Wilmington, NC
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
Coming Soon! 4br, 2.5 Baths, Large Kitchen, Large Bedrooms, Fence, Storage And More! N. College Rd Area.
1206 Kenningston St Wilmington, NC
4 BR | Jul. 10, 2026
4.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
Updated 3 Bd/2ba Home On Spacious Corner Lot
639 N College Rd Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
4.7 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 891 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 $1,040 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 $1,480 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 $1,480 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 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:
May Rent Report

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

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

May 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.

May 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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