University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Pembroke, NC Area Guide

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Initially established to train American Indian teachers in 1887, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is now one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. Commitment to diversity and personalized teaching at UNC Pembroke prepares students for rewarding careers, postgraduate education, leadership roles, and fulfilling lives. UNCP offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in an environment of free inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rigorous intellectual standards.

Located in the southeastern North Carolina town of Pembroke, UNCP is proximate to a number of apartments available for rent. Convenience to Interstates 74 and 95 allows for simple commutes and travels from the UNCP campus as well.

More than 90 student clubs and organizations, NCAA Division II Braves, community engagement opportunities, campus recreation, Greek life, and special events contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at UNCP. Pembroke’s central location is within reach of the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina as well as world-famous beaches and resorts along the eastern coast. Destinations within a two-hour drive of campus include Fayetteville, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, and Charlotte.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pembroke, NC is $1,551 for one bedroom, $1,535 for two bedrooms, and $1,638 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pembroke has increased by 31.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 1,126 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,551/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,101 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,535/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,230 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,638/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

20 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 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

Schools

Old Main STREAM Academy

Public

Grades K-5

280 Students

Pembroke Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

692 Students

Union Chapel Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

448 Students

Cis Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

113 Students

Pembroke Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

698 Students

Purnell Swett High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,608 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Robeson Planetarium

Airports

  • Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field

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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.