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Apartments Near Elizabeth City State University

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$1,249 - 1,785
North Chase Apartments
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3119 Enterprise Dr Wilmington, NC
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
4554 Exuma Ln
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
Recently Renovated Home In Wilmington
625 Indian Wells Way Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,649
501 Harris Rd
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
6.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,949
1005 Gordon Woods Rd
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
6.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
End Unit 3 Bedroom/3 Bath In Saylor's Watch. Trash Included!
4553 Exuma Ln Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
Saylor's Watch - 3 Bedroom Townhome In Monkey Junction/south Wilmington!
4643 Andros Ln Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Jan. 19, 2026
6.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,700
5412 Beretta Way
Wilmington, NC
4 BR | Available Now
7.3 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 769 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 $1,380 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 $1,640 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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Elizabeth City Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 November to December

Elizabeth City rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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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