Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle, NC

Area Guide

A coastal tourist town on the Atlantic Ocean

Fishing • Waterfront • Beach • Boating • Tourism •

A coastal town on Bogue Banks Island, Emerald Isle is a part of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. This beautiful waterfront oasis is a top-notch tourist and fishing spot with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Residents and tourists alike enjoy fishing at the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, and families are a big fan of the Salty Pirate Waterpark. An array of beachy restaurants sit within town like Rucker Johns Restaurant and the Trading Post on Emerald Drive.

After you find your coastal rental in the city, check out the golf course and nature trails at Emerald Isle Woods Park. Emerald Isle is proximal to the Croatan National Forest, Jacksonville, and Wilmington. Although summer tourism is high in Emerald Isle, residents appreciate the close-knit community, local businesses, and beautiful beaches year round.

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

Hammocks Beach State Park

Military Bases

Airports

Coastal Carolina Regional

Colleges

Coastal Carolina Comm. Coll.

Top Apartments in Emerald Isle

7019 Sound Dr

7019 Sound Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$1,975 | 3 Beds

5204 Ocean Dr

5204 Ocean Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$2,500 | 7 Beds

213 Sandfiddler E

213 Sandfiddler E,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$2,500 | 2 Beds

109 Yaupon Dr

109 Yaupon Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$2,000 | 2 Beds

101 Sea Dunes Dr

101 Sea Dunes Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$1,900 | 1 Bed

5302 Bogue Sound Dr

5302 Bogue Sound Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$2,600 | 4 Beds

200 Whistling Swan Ct

200 Whistling Swan Ct,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$2,800 | 3 Beds

205 Bogue Inlet Dr

205 Bogue Inlet Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$1,450 | 2 Beds

105 Inlet Ct

105 Inlet Ct,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

$2,500 | 4 Beds

Houses for Rent in Emerald Isle

5204 Ocean Dr,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

7 Beds | 4 Baths | $2,500

213 Sandfiddler E,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

2 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,500

200 Whistling Swan Ct,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,800

118 Wyndward Ct,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $2,900

7406 Canal Ct,
Emerald Isle, NC 28594

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $3,200

290 Norris Landing Rd,
Peletier, NC 28584

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,500

View More Houses for Rent in Emerald Isle

Search Nearby Rentals

Nearby City Rentals

Nearby Neighborhood Rentals

Nearby House Rentals

Nearby City Guides

North Carolina Emerald Isle Emerald Isle Area Guide

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.