Whitebridge Crossing
26 Mullein Dr,
Hampstead, NC 28443
$1,995 - $3,080
2-4 Beds
Hampstead
Hampstead, NC Area Guide
Pastoral living near Wilmington
Rural
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Coastal
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Community
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Hampstead provides residents with a rural retreat, but is known as one of southeast North Carolina’s fastest growing areas. This charming town is located about 20 miles from Wilmington and rests near the coast of North Carolina. Hampstead feels pastoral and is filled with horse stables, open pastures, and golf courses like Castle Bay Golf Course. Residents have easy access to several beaches like Lea-Hutaff Island and Topsail Beach. The majority of Hampstead is residential, and most restaurants, stores, and other establishments are located along Route 17. Between its quiet streets, excellent location, and great schools, Hampstead is a family-friendly town, but anyone can enjoy living here. Hampstead has apartments and single-family houses available for rent.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hampstead, NC is $1,110 for a studio, $1,337 for one bedroom, $1,599 for two bedrooms, and $2,013 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hampstead has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,337/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$2,105/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hampstead, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
608 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
557 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
631 Students
Public
Grades K-8
807 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
705 Students
Public
Grades K-8
807 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
- Wilmington International
- Albert J Ellis
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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.