Masonboro

Wilmington, NC

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Masonboro - Wilmington, NC Area Guide

Experience the sights and sounds of coastal living in Masonboro, a suburban neighborhood in Wilmington, North Carolina. The community sits about seven miles southeast from the historic waterfront in downtown Wilmington, along the Cape Fear River. Rent a kayak and explore adjacent Masonboro Island to collect seashells. Sunbathe on pristine beaches, or walk the nature paths by the marshes. Gas up the car, stock up on convenience items, and catch up on local chat all at the Masonboro Country Store. Follow your friends over to Whiskey Trail Pub and Grill for some burgers, brews, and sports on big-screen TVs.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Masonboro is $1,601 for one bedroom, $2,022 for two bedrooms, and $2,257 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Masonboro has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 787 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,601/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,143 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,022/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,384 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,257/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

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

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.