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The Creek

2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403

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    $985 - $1,455

  • Bedrooms

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  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    451 - 1,055 sq ft

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  • Dog Park
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$985 – $1,110 Studio 1 Bath 451 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 2233B
    price $1,110
    square feet 451
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    price $1,045
    square feet 451
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    price $1,045
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$1,029 – $1,154 1 Bed 1 Bath 635 Sq Ft
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    price $1,039
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    price $1,114
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$1,215 – $1,275 2 Beds 2 Baths 851 Sq Ft
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    price $1,275
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  • Unit 2233B
    price $1,110
    square feet 451
    availibility Mar 31
  • Unit 2233N
    price $1,045
    square feet 451
    availibility Apr 11
  • Unit 2233I
    price $1,045
    square feet 451
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AZALEA
$1,029 – $1,154 1 Bed 1 Bath 635 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 2251K
    price $1,039
    square feet 635
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  • Unit 2259N
    price $1,139
    square feet 635
    availibility Now
  • Unit 2237N
    price $1,114
    square feet 635
    availibility Mar 20
JASMINE
$1,215 – $1,275 2 Beds 2 Baths 851 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 2235N
    price $1,275
    square feet 851
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$1,445 – $1,455 3 Beds 2 Baths 1,055 Sq Ft
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  • Unit 2257G
    price $1,455
    square feet 1,055
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Holding Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $100
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $60
  • Dogs
    • Dog Fee
      Charged per pet.
      $300
    • Dog Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $25 / mo
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      $300
    • Cat Rent
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      $25 / mo
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Lease Options

  • 10 - 18 Month Leases
  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Built in 1974
  • 199 units/2 stories

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About The Creek

The homes at The Creek at Forest Hills Apartments offer a wonderful lifestyle in Wilmington, NC. Our community offers Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. All of our apartment homes feature fully-equipped kitchens and private patios. In addition, some apartments offer renovated kitchens and bathrooms.

The Creek is an apartment community located in New Hanover County and the 28403 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New Hanover County School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • BBQ and Picnic Area
  • Central Air
  • Dog Park and Pet Friendly Community
  • First Floor Layout
  • Flex Rent Payments
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • In Home Washer and Dryer Connections
  • Internet Included
  • Large Closets
  • Luscious View of Community
  • Modern Maple Cabinetry
  • Modern Vinyl Plank Flooring
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Patio
  • Second Floor Layout
  • Shared Balcony Space
  • Shared Patio Space
  • Spacious Layouts
  • Third Floor Layout
  • Upgraded Espresso One-Bedroom and Studio Cabinetry
  • Upgraded Espresso Two-Bedroom Cabinetry
  • Upgraded Three-Bedroom Espresso Cabinetry

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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Playground

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Sundeck
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Ceiling Fans

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Recreation Room
Location
2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington,
NC 28403
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City - Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina is just the charming port city that you’ve been dreaming of. Situated in coastal Southeast North Carolina, this hidden gem is surrounded by lush greenery and foliage, making you feel as though you’ve found the perfect home in a botanical garden. Quaint and charming, this family-friendly Southern city offers a tranquil atmosphere of tree-lined avenues and neighborhoods with a traditional feel of comfort. This city is also the home of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, making this a great place to find off-campus apartments as well.

A botanical wonderland, this area of North Carolina is known for its lush gardens, such as Airlie Gardens, and its rich, 230-block historic district. Visit a part of our nation’s history at the Battleship North Carolina, or stroll the avenues of beautiful downtown Wilmington. Have a weekend getaway at the Arboretum, or see a show at the lavish Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Public Transportation
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Sundeck
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • BBQ and Picnic Area
  • Central Air
  • Dog Park and Pet Friendly Community
  • First Floor Layout
  • Flex Rent Payments
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • In Home Washer and Dryer Connections
  • Internet Included
  • Large Closets
  • Luscious View of Community
  • Modern Maple Cabinetry
  • Modern Vinyl Plank Flooring
  • Private Balcony
  • Private Patio
  • Second Floor Layout
  • Shared Balcony Space
  • Shared Patio Space
  • Spacious Layouts
  • Third Floor Layout
  • Upgraded Espresso One-Bedroom and Studio Cabinetry
  • Upgraded Espresso Two-Bedroom Cabinetry
  • Upgraded Three-Bedroom Espresso Cabinetry
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Recreation Room
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $25
Dog Rent $25
One-Time
Cat Fee $300
Dog Fee $300
Office Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cape Fear C.C., Downtown
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
UNC Wilmington
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
Cape Fear C.C., North Campus
Drive: 19 min 10.0 mi
The Creek is within 7 minutes or 3.0 miles from Cape Fear C.C., Downtown. It is also near UNC Wilmington and Cape Fear C.C., North Campus.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Forest Hills Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Belville Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Rachel Freeman Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Williston Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
New Hanover High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Wilmington Sda School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Wilmington Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Calvary Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Pathways Mid. & Hgh. School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

The Creek is near Wilmington International, located 6.3 miles or 17 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Wilmington International
Drive: 17 min 6.3 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Creek.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Oleander Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
17 South Plaza
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Wrightsville Bend
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
The Creek has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Children's Museum of Wilmington
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
New Hanover County Arboretum
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Airlie Gardens
Drive: 13 min 6.7 mi
The Creek has 4 parks within 6.7 miles, including Cape Fear Museum of History & Science, Children's Museum of Wilmington, and New Hanover County Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Wilmington Treatment Center
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Strategic Behavioral Center - Leland
Drive: 15 min 9.9 mi
The Creek has 3 hospitals within 9.9 miles, the nearest is New Hanover Regional Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Fisher Air Force Station
Drive: 33 min 19.4 mi
New River Marine Corps Air Station
Drive: 76 min 48.2 mi
Camp Lejeune Marine Base
Drive: 94 min 62.0 mi
The Creek has 3 military bases within 62.0 miles, the nearest is Fort Fisher Air Force Station which is 19.4 miles away and a 33 minute drive.
 
 

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  • Open, Breathable Layouts

  • Where Wilmington Gathers

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  • Amazon Hub for Package Delivery

  • Professional Fitness Equipment

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  • 1 Bedroom

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Creek have in-unit laundry?

While The Creek does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at The Creek?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at The Creek?

Parking is available at The Creek. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

The Creek has studios to three-bedrooms with rent ranges from $985/mo. to $1,455/mo.

Is The Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, The Creek welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at The Creek?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $985 for a studio, you would need to earn about $39,400 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does The Creek have move-in specials?

The Creek is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $985.

Does The Creek offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! The Creek offers 3 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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