University of North Carolina, Wilmington

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University of North Carolina, Wilmington - Wilmington, NC

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Where imagination takes off

Public Suburban Beach Ocean Wooded Seahawks

The beautiful, wooded campus of the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a major draw for students -- so is its location to the ocean, especially the wildly popular Wrightsville Beach. But UNCW is much more than a pretty campus, offering more than 50 bachelor's degree programs, 36 master's degree programs, and four doctoral programs. The university covers 661 acres and first opened in 1947. Today, it is most noted for is top-ranking marine science program.

Apartments near UNCW are plentiful. To be minutes to the beach as well as to campus, look on the east side of the university in neighborhoods like Tidal Reach, Sounds Edge, Wrightsville Green, and Seagate. If you prefer to be near shops and restaurants, look along South College Road, which offers several shopping plazas, diners, delis, bars, and bakeries. If bicycling and walking are important, the Cross-City Trail extends 15 miles throughout Wilmington, ending at Wrightsville Beach. To be near trail access, look along Hamilton Drive, Wagoner Drive, Riegel Road, and Rose Avenue near UNCW.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,105 for a studio, $1,315 for one bedroom, $1,580 for two bedrooms, and $1,926 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilmington has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 472 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,105/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 726 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,315/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,067 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,580/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,335 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,926/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

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

Walter L Parsley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

575 Students

9
out of 10

Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

440 Students

9
out of 10

Winter Park Model Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

304 Students

9
out of 10

Edwin A Anderson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

624 Students

8
out of 10

Porters Neck Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

605 Students

8
out of 10

Charles P Murray Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

9
out of 10

Emma B Trask Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

673 Students

7
out of 10

M C S Noble Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

7
out of 10

Myrtle Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

645 Students

7
out of 10

Roland-Grise Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

860 Students

6
out of 10

Isaac M Bear High

Public

Grades 9-12

226 Students

8
out of 10

John T Hoggard High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,226 Students

7
out of 10

Emsley A Laney High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,220 Students

5
out of 10

Eugene Ashley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,975 Students

5
out of 10

New Hanover High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,466 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Wilmington International

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