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Highlights

  • Ceiling fan
  • Prime location
  • Off-street parking
  • New cabinets
  • Grilling area
  • Stylish tile backsplash

Location

21 Henderson St W, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, USA|Wrightsville Beach
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Essential Rental Management Company

Leasing office

(910) 208-4504 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Tides earns a strong overall rating, with especially high marks for value, amenities, and location. Notable features include ceiling fan, prime location, off-street parking, new cabinets, grilling area, and a stylish tile backsplash, while nearby schools add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Tides is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Tides has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,302 sqft$4,100 /mo1 unit availableThis beautifully renovated beach retreat in Wrightsville Beach feels like a slice of paradise! The charming beach house features a three-bedroom unit with durable flooring throughout, including a newly updated beadboard bathroom equipped with a modern vanity, tiled shower, and new toilet. The residence is enhanced by a cozy wood-burning stone fireplace set against beadboard walls, along with spacious living and dining areas that are ideal for family gatherings. The kitchen showcases new cabinets, white granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. Plus, there's plenty of off-street parking available, with potential for up to 3 vehicles. Step outside to discover a delightful covered deck complete with a ceiling fan and a view of Banks Channel. Below, you'll find a generous back deck featuring a cozy firepit area and a convenient hot/cold shower for rinsing off sandy toes. Additionally, a large shed is available for storing all your beach gear and toys. But wait, there's more! Located conveniently at the end of the street, this prime location offers easy access to Banks Channel, making it the perfect spot to launch your water toys. It's also just a short stroll from the sandy shores of Wrightsville Beach at the other end of the street.

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About The Tides

HomeApartments in Wrightsville BeachWrightsville Beach The Tides

This beautifully renovated beach retreat in Wrightsville Beach feels like a slice of paradise! The charming beach house features a three-bedroom unit with durable flooring throughout, including a newly updated beadboard bathroom equipped with a modern vanity, tiled shower, and new toilet. The residence is enhanced by a cozy wood-burning stone fireplace set against beadboard walls, along with spacious living and dining areas that are ideal for family gatherings. The kitchen showcases new cabinets, white granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, and brand-new stainless-steel appliances. Plus, there's plenty of off-street parking available, with potential for up to 3 vehicles. Step outside to discover a delightful covered deck complete with a ceiling fan and a view of Banks Channel. Below, you'll find a generous back deck featuring a cozy firepit area and a convenient hot/cold shower for rinsing off sandy toes. Additionally, a large shed is available for storing all your beach gear and toys. But wait, there's more! Located conveniently at the end of the street, this prime location offers easy access to Banks Channel, making it the perfect spot to launch your water toys. It's also just a short stroll from the sandy shores of Wrightsville Beach at the other end of the street.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Tides is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Tides has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Tides
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Tides stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Tides goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Tides receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Tides is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Tides does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 The Tides compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 4.0 miles away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available
Oven not listed
In-unit oven not included in listing

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Rent trends in Wrightsville Beach

3-bedroom apartments at The Tides cost about 11% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Wrightsville Beach.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Wrightsville Beach
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$2,000
November 2024$1,998
December 2024$1,998
January 2025$1,971
February 2025$1,972
March 2025$1,995
April 2025$2,034
May 2025$1,995
June 2025$1,995
July 2025$1,995
August 2025$2,017
September 2025$1,995
October 2025$1,995
November 2025$2,450
December 2025$2,333
January 2026$2,164
February 2026$1,969
March 2026$1,995
May 2026$1,967
June 2026$2,002
July 2026$1,984
August 2026$1,985
September 2026$1,998
October 2026$1,998
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Wrightsville Beach
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$1,998
January 2025$1,995
February 2025$1,995
March 2025$1,995
August 2025$1,995
September 2025$1,995
November 2025$2,450
December 2025$2,333
January 2026$2,325
May 2026$1,972
June 2026$1,995
July 2026$1,984
August 2026$1,985
September 2026$1,998
October 2026$1,998

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Can I afford to live at 21 Henderson St W?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$164,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $164,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,100.
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Schools near The Tides

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School

220 coral dr

wrightsville beach, NC, 28480

K-5Public
A-

Eaton Elementary School

6701 gordon rd

wilmington, NC, 28405

K-5Public
A

Porters Neck Elementary School

416 edgewater club rd

wilmington, NC, 28411

K-5Public
A-

Career Readiness Academy at Mosley Plc

3702 princess place dr

wilmington, NC, 28405

PK, 6-12Public
B-

Lake Forest Academy

1802 s 15th st

wilmington, NC, 28401

K-8Public
C+
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Getting around Wrightsville Beach near 21 Henderson St W

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 21 Henderson St W, Wrightsville Beach

Groceries

7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within a short drive

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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