Carolina Place Apartments
217 Carolina Forest Blvd,
Jacksonville, NC 28546
$1,210 - $1,500 | 1-3 Beds
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC
Area Guide
Southern charm on the banks of New River.
Affordable
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Military
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Parks
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Jacksonville’s close proximity to Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River makes it a popular area for military personnel and civilian D.O.D. employees to find off-base housing; as a result, the local culture is heavily focused on the military.
The city’s nightlife scene and shopping centers like the Jacksonville Mall are popular hangouts. The area surrounding Riverwalk Park is full of historic brick buildings and quaint storefronts, giving the area a sense of rustic charm – it’s the perfect place to find your new favorite coffee shop.
For weekend trips, folks in Jacksonville enjoy easy access to large nature preserves like Hofmann Forest and the beaches of Emerald Isle. With an exceptionally low cost of living, apartments and rental houses are available to fit any budget.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, NC is $1,037 for a studio, $1,085 for one bedroom, $1,189 for two bedrooms, and $1,381 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,085/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$1,730/month
987 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,234/month
446 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Jacksonville, NC is 2.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jacksonville is 21.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,037 - $1,381. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 16.7% more for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
44
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
682 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
678 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
351 Students
6
Public
Grades K-5
553 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
490 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
688 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
922 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
1,011 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
527 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
186 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,423 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,207 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,097 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
702 Students
3
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Points of Interest
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Airports
- Albert J Ellis
- Coastal Carolina Regional
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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.