Bayshore

Wilmington, NC

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Bayshore - Wilmington, NC Area Guide

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Enjoy the salty breezes in Bayshore

Coastal Beaches University Commute

If you're looking for a neighborhood full of charm, history, and a strong sense of community, you’ll find it in Bayshore, a coastal neighborhood on the northeast side of Wilmington, North Carolina. Bayshore lies along the tidal creeks of the Intracoastal Waterway, about nine miles from Downtown Wilmington and less than 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beaches found at Shell Island, Figure Eight Island, and Wrightsville Beach. You'll find plenty of amenities nearby, including restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, as well as boat access to the Intracoastal Waterway, perfect for those sunny weekend outings.

Wilmington hosts a broad range of businesses, from healthcare to education, so it’s a terrific area with plenty of opportunity. Commuting is a breeze with Highway 17 providing easy access to the city as well as Wilmington International Airport and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bayshore is $1,439 for one bedroom, $1,660 for two bedrooms, and $1,785 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bayshore has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 779 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,439/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,095 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,660/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,785/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Reviews of Bayshore - Wilmington, NC

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4.5 2 Reviews

Current Resident

9 years agoNiche Review

Love the quiet. I can see the stars at night. Friendly neighbors. Wish people would stop moving here.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.