Kings Grant

Wilmington, NC

Kings Grant - Wilmington, NC

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.3 (6 Reviews)

A charming town minutes from the beach and University of North Carolina Wilmington

Suburban • Coastal • Charming • University •

Kings Grant is a neighborhood five miles north of Downtown Wilmington and about eight miles from the Atlantic coast. King’s Grant attracts residents for its central location and pleasant atmosphere. Renters have choices of modern apartments for rent. A few restaurants and businesses dot the community, but large retail centers lie just south of the neighborhood at the Highway 17 and 177 intersection. Just south of Kings Grant is the University of North Carolina Wilmington, making Kings Grant an ideal spot for students. The western border runs along the Wilmington International Airport, making travel accessible. Golf courses and community parks are scattered around Kings Grant and there are some just outside of the community too. The beaches a few miles east provide more outdoor recreation.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Kings Grant is $1,431 for one bedroom, $1,558 for two bedrooms, and $1,945 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kings Grant has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

1 BR
756 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,431/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,096 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,558/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,309 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,945/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Reviews of Kings Grant - Wilmington, NC

Niche Reviews

3.3 6 Reviews

Niche User

10 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

They tend to stay in business

Niche User

10 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Its a tough place to find a job. Most people who visit want to stay, college grads tend to stay here after UNCW and its a smallish town with no suburbs to speak of. Opportunities are all about who you know in this town.

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