Kirkland

Wilmington, NC

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Kirkland - Wilmington, NC

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Savor natural beauty near numerous Wilmington attractions

Peaceful Scenic Upscale Family-Friendly Convenient Diverse

Kirkland, also known as Porter’s Neck, is a tranquil community located about 11 miles northeast of Downtown Wilmington. Kirkland is a predominantly residential neighborhood engulfed in lush natural beauty, with plenty of dense wooded areas contributing a secluded feel to the area.

While Kirkland may feel secluded, it’s just a short drive from major area attractions such as Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach, and the Wilmington Historic District. Commuting and traveling from Kirkland is a breeze with access to Route 140, U.S. 17, and Wilmington International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kirkland is $1,385 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two bedrooms, and $2,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kirkland has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,385/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,119 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,586/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,195/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

36

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Airlie Gardens
  • New Hanover County Arboretum

Airports

  • Wilmington International

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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.