Belle Meade
1109 Matteo Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28412
$1,315 - $1,995 | 1-3 Beds
Wedged between the Cape Fear River and Carolina Beach Road, Echo Farms is a beautiful neighborhood about five miles south of Downtown Wilmington. Echo Farms Golf & Country Club winds through the center of the neighborhood, making this the ideal neighborhood for golfing enthusiasts, and nearby Halyburton Park provides more natural beauty with a nature preserve, picnic areas, a walking/bicycling trail, and a playground. Echo Farms is also five miles southwest of the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and 12 miles away from Cape Fear Community College. For those who enjoy boating, Watermark Marina is just outside the neighborhood.
Ideally located, apartments in Echo Farms provide easy access to the entire Wilmington area. Go shopping at nearby Independence Mall, or head 10 miles northeast to Wrightsville Beach to enjoy beachcombing, swimming, and surfing. Masonboro Island, accessible only by boat, is roughly four miles away.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Echo Farms is $1,076 for a studio, $1,379 for one bedroom, $1,589 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Echo Farms has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Studio
438 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,076/month
Average Rent
1 BR
736 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,379/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,055 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,589/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,393 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,935/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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