The Nest at 4955
4955 Pepys Ln,
Wilmington, NC 28403
$729 - $1,025
2-3 Beds
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
University of North Carolina, Wilmington - Wilmington, NC
Area Guide
Where imagination takes off
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Suburban
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Beach
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Ocean
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Wooded
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Seahawks
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The beautiful, wooded campus of the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a major draw for students -- so is its location to the ocean, especially the wildly popular Wrightsville Beach. But UNCW is much more than a pretty campus, offering more than 50 bachelor's degree programs, 36 master's degree programs, and four doctoral programs. The university covers 661 acres and first opened in 1947. Today, it is most noted for is top-ranking marine science program.
Apartments near UNCW are plentiful. To be minutes to the beach as well as to campus, look on the east side of the university in neighborhoods like Tidal Reach, Sounds Edge, Wrightsville Green, and Seagate. If you prefer to be near shops and restaurants, look along South College Road, which offers several shopping plazas, diners, delis, bars, and bakeries. If bicycling and walking are important, the Cross-City Trail extends 15 miles throughout Wilmington, ending at Wrightsville Beach. To be near trail access, look along Hamilton Drive, Wagoner Drive, Riegel Road, and Rose Avenue near UNCW.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,195 for a studio, $1,319 for one bedroom, $1,576 for two bedrooms, and $1,927 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilmington has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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534 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,195/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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730 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,319/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,068 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,576/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,337 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,927/month
Average Rent
Transportation
50
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
17
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
624 Students
Public
Grades K-5
575 Students
Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
Public
Grades K-5
605 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
645 Students
The International School at Gregory
Public
Grades K-8
522 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,226 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
226 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,975 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,220 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,466 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Hanover County Arboretum
- Airlie Gardens
- Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
- Children's Museum of Wilmington
Airports
- Wilmington International
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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 November 2025.