Masonboro

Wilmington, NC

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Masonboro - Wilmington, NC

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Experience the sights and sounds of coastal living in Masonboro, a suburban neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina. The community sits about seven miles southeast from the historic waterfront in downtown Wilmington, along the Cape Fear River.

Rent a kayak and explore adjacent Masonboro Island to collect seashells. Sunbathe on pristine beaches, or walk the nature paths by the marshes. Gas up the car, stock up on convenience items, and catch up on local chat all at the Masonboro Country Store. Follow your friends over to Whiskey Trail Pub and Grill for some burgers, brews, and sports on big-screen TVs.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Masonboro is $1,516 for one bedroom, $1,940 for two bedrooms, and $2,300 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Masonboro has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 787 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,516/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,143 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,940/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,384 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,300/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

16

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

42

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

  • New Hanover County Arboretum
  • Airlie Gardens
  • Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
  • Children's Museum of Wilmington
  • Carolina Beach State Park

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.