East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

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East Carolina University - Greenville, NC

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If it's a pirate's life you seek, ECU is on deck

ECU Pirates Downtown Urban Walkable Sports Historic

Located between East 5th Street and East 10th Street in downtown Greenville, East Carolina University provides fast access to Greenville's shops, restaurants, and theaters. East Carolina University, a public sea-grant university, is the third-largest in the state. The school was established in 1907, and its oldest college is its College of Education. The campus covers 530 acres and contains 158 buildings.

The East Carolina Pirates participate in NCAA Division I as part of the American Athletic Conference. Be sure to cheer on the Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (football), Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum (basketball), and Clark-LeClair Stadium (baseball). You'll see plenty of purple and gold on game day -- and you might spot PeeDee the Pirate, as well. (The Pee Dee River is where pirates often gathered -- the most famous was Blackbeard.)

The neighborhoods around ECU are very walkable, complete with sidewalks and shade trees. The beautiful and historic Downtown Greenville is a terrific location, complete with period lighting and brick-paved walkways. To enjoy easy access to both ECU and downtown, look on the northwest side of campus from Reade Circle toward East 4th Street. To live closer to the East Carolina University-Athletic District -- where you'll find the stadiums and the arena, look along Charles Boulevard, East 14th Street, and South Elm Street.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Greenville, NC is $521 for a studio, $912 for one bedroom, $1,060 for two bedrooms, and $1,259 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Greenville has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 400 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $521/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 693 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $912/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,060/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,120 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,259/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

44

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.

Schools

Chicod Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

958 Students

9
out of 10

Wintergreen Intermediate

Public

Grades 3-5

809 Students

7
out of 10

Eastern Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

768 Students

4
out of 10

Pactolus Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

600 Students

4
out of 10

Falkland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

249 Students

4
out of 10

Chicod Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

958 Students

9
out of 10

Hope Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

877 Students

9
out of 10

E B Aycock Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

661 Students

4
out of 10

Pactolus Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

600 Students

4
out of 10

Wellcome Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

413 Students

3
out of 10

D H Conley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,703 Students

6
out of 10

Junius H Rose High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,525 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walter L. Stasavich Science and Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Pitt-Greenville

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