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Washington, NC

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Heart of the Inner Banks

Coastal River Historic Small Town Nature Outdoors Boating Fishing Diverse Affordable

Washington is a small city overlooking the Palico River near the North Carolina coast. Known variously as “Little Washington” and “The Original Washington,” this unassuming community holds the distinction of being the first city to name itself after George Washington, more than a decade prior to his election to the presidency. The charming riverside community fosters a timeless atmosphere of southern charm and rich culture, with its thriving Downtown district featuring a huge selection of cozy cafes, friendly taverns, and unique specialty shops. The river offers terrific opportunities for boating and fishing, and the surrounding countryside provides countless venues for spending quality time outdoors, whether you’re exploring the trails of Croatan National Forest or spending a beach day at Cape Hatteras.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, NC is $748 for a studio, $712 for one bedroom, $809 for two bedrooms, and $1,044 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$712/month
375 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

46

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

John C Tayloe Elementary

Public

Grades 2-3

395 Students

4
out of 10

John Small Elementary

Public

Grades 4-5

453 Students

2
out of 10

Eastern Elementary

Public

Grades PK-1

475 Students

Rating Unavailable

P S Jones Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

727 Students

2
out of 10

Beaufort County Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

282 Students

10
out of 10

Washington High

Public

Grades 9-12

839 Students

2
out of 10

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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.