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401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA|Downtown Wilmington
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Property Overview
This property benefits from its prime location, situated just over a tenth of a mile from a top-rated elementary school and within the 80.65 percentile value per square foot in the area. It is well-suited for environmentally conscious living with ample parks and public transit options, while also supporting an active social life with numerous restaurants and recreational activities within a mile. Accessibility and community diversity further enhance its appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- More space
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A, Downtown Wilmington
Apartment Amenities
| 2 Floors | Forced Air |
| High Ceilings | Natural Gas |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Other
| Three Rooms |
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About 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A
Property Status: Active Adorable 1BR/1BA with newly renovated bath and tons of historic charm! Walk to downtown Wilmington's restaurants, shops, and Riverwalk. A perfect blend of character and location! Office Phone: (304) 279-4581 Copyright © 2026 HIVE MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | Downtown Wilmington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 28401 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Downtown Wilmington
1-bedroom apartments at 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Downtown Wilmington
Wilmington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,321 |
| April 2024 | $1,285 |
| May 2024 | $1,321 |
| June 2024 | $1,383 |
| July 2024 | $1,393 |
| August 2024 | $1,404 |
| September 2024 | $1,399 |
| October 2024 | $1,400 |
| November 2024 | $1,393 |
| December 2024 | $1,358 |
| January 2025 | $1,400 |
| February 2025 | $1,392 |
| March 2025 | $1,372 |
| April 2025 | $1,302 |
| May 2025 | $1,292 |
| June 2025 | $1,302 |
| July 2025 | $1,331 |
| August 2025 | $1,355 |
| September 2025 | $1,303 |
| October 2025 | $1,304 |
| November 2025 | $1,287 |
| December 2025 | $1,332 |
| January 2026 | $1,326 |
| February 2026 | $1,309 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,812 |
| April 2024 | $1,800 |
| May 2024 | $1,776 |
| June 2024 | $1,771 |
| July 2024 | $1,792 |
| August 2024 | $1,748 |
| September 2024 | $1,624 |
| October 2024 | $1,608 |
| November 2024 | $1,619 |
| December 2024 | $1,644 |
| January 2025 | $1,722 |
| February 2025 | $1,764 |
| March 2025 | $1,744 |
| April 2025 | $1,833 |
| May 2025 | $1,734 |
| June 2025 | $1,723 |
| July 2025 | $1,741 |
| August 2025 | $1,760 |
| September 2025 | $1,641 |
| October 2025 | $1,581 |
| November 2025 | $1,639 |
| December 2025 | $1,650 |
| January 2026 | $1,712 |
| February 2026 | $1,730 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A
D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
813 nixon st
wilmington, NC, 28401
K-8Public
D-
The International School at Gregory
1106 ann st
wilmington, NC, 28401
K-8Public
B
Snipes Academy of Arts & Design
2150 chestnut st
wilmington, NC, 28405
K-5Public
C+
Lake Forest Academy
1802 s 15th st
wilmington, NC, 28401
K-8Public
C+
Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc
3702 princess place dr
wilmington, NC, 28405
PK, 6-12Public
B-
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Neighborhood
Downtown Wilmington | Wilmington, NC
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Wilmington near 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A, Wilmington
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 401 N 5th Ave Unit A #A
North Side Food Market
601 Red Cross St
Snack Box
248 N Front St
Ruth's Grocery
902 Rankin St
Market3 Village
1 N Front St
The Foods of Italy
22 S Front St
Top Toad-Cotton Exchange
321 N Front St
Elizabeths's Ladies Boutique
305 N Front St
Cape Fear Footwear
330 Nutt St
Cape Fear Footwear
332 Nutt St
Touch of Class Clothing
115 N Front St
Dunkin'
101 N 3rd St
General Assembly Coffee House
303 N Front St
Java Dog Coffee House
303 N Front St
Port City Java
21A N Front St
Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods
202 Princess St
The Half
510 1/2 Red Cross St
The Opera Room
119 Grace St
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
111 Grace St
Goat & Compass
710 N 4th St
The Hop Yard Wilmington
108 Grace St
Cape Fear Rum Cake
114 N Front St
The Peppered Cupcake
105 S Front St
Bakery 105
105 Orange St
The Red Eye Bakery
1011 N 4th St
Nautical Bowls
32 Harnett St
The Half
510 1/2 Red Cross St
Truck's Chicken N Fish
604 Red Cross St
Savorez
402 Chestnut St
On A Roll
125 Grace St
Tacobaby
125 Grace St
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