Kirkland

Wilmington, NC

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Kirkland - Wilmington, NC Area Guide

Savor natural beauty near numerous Wilmington attractions

Peaceful Scenic Upscale Family-Friendly Convenient Diverse

Kirkland, also known as Porter’s Neck, is a tranquil community located about 11 miles northeast of Downtown Wilmington. Kirkland is a predominantly residential neighborhood engulfed in lush natural beauty, with plenty of dense wooded areas contributing a secluded feel to the area.

While Kirkland may feel secluded, it’s just a short drive from major area attractions such as Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach, and the Wilmington Historic District. Commuting and traveling from Kirkland is a breeze with access to Route 140, U.S. 17, and Wilmington International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kirkland is $1,415 for one bedroom, $1,593 for two bedrooms, and $2,075 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kirkland has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 764 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,415/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,117 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,593/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,461 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,075/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

20 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Airlie Gardens
  • New Hanover County Arboretum

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.