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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Clubhouse
  • Patio or balcony
  • Spacious living
  • Two bedroom unit
  • Waterfront life
  • Boat ramps

Location

1500 Emerald Lake Circle, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909, United States|Old Oak
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Management

Franklin Group Companies

Leasing office

(844) 432-0256 ext. 6698

Open 

Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Emerald Lake presents a compelling opportunity for renters, with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4 out of 10 reflecting its high-quality living experience. The property excels in location (9/10) and price (10/10), indicating excellent value and proximity to key amenities. Noteworthy features include a clubhouse, patio or balcony, and access to waterfront life with boat ramps, enhancing the overall appeal of this two-bedroom unit.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Emerald Lake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Emerald Lake 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

  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

3 Classic3 bed2 bath1,320 sqft$1,650 /mo3 units available3/2
3 Gold3 bed2 bath1,320 sqft$1,800 /mo2 units available3/2

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Amenities for Emerald Lake

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$825–$900

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Street

Surface Lot

Street

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 streets max. Unassigned parking.

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Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. Unassigned parking.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

ONE-TIME NON-REFUNDABLE PET FEE OF $300 FOR 1 PET/$500 FOR 2 PETS

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

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Building details

Property details

Units132
Lease terms6–12 months
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About Emerald Lake

HomeApartments in Elizabeth City Emerald Lake

Elizabeth City’s Hidden Gem! Spacious living with exciting amenities in Pasquotank County – that’s Emerald Lake Apartments. You’ll love your expansive and open 3-bedroom apartment home in Elizabeth City – with over 1,300 square feet, you have room to stretch out, relax, and make your home really feel like your own. A patio or balcony extends the living space even more. An Olympic-sized swimming pool takes pool day to the next level, and our clubhouse with Cybex equipment brings the gym to you. After a quick commute to school, work, the grocery store, or wherever you need to go, ample onsite parking welcomes you back. You’ll love being able to reach the beautiful Pasquotank River in under 10 minutes, and several parks and boat ramps bring you even closer to enjoying that waterfront life. You’ve found Elizabeth City’s hidden gem at Emerald Lake Apartments – come home today!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Emerald Lake is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Emerald Lake 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 Emerald Lake
Price·10A 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.
Emerald Lake offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Emerald Lake is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Emerald Lake 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 Emerald Lake 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

A great Prices for people who have incomes enough to live there!!

Christine Kingston

Christine Kingston

Jun 29, 2019

Beautiful apartments

Margaret Baker

Margaret Baker

Apr 23, 2021

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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 Emerald Lake compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Old Oak

3-bedroom apartments at Emerald Lake cost about 82% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Old Oak.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Old Oak
Elizabeth City
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Elizabeth City
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,500
January 2024$1,500
February 2024$1,500
March 2024$1,543
April 2024$1,825
May 2024$2,253
June 2024$2,038
July 2024$1,600
August 2024$1,517
September 2024$1,531
October 2024$1,517
November 2024$1,505
December 2024$1,577
January 2025$1,600
February 2025$1,656
March 2025$1,745
April 2025$1,800
May 2025$1,785
June 2025$1,756
July 2025$1,750
August 2025$1,781
September 2025$1,777
October 2025$1,703
November 2025$1,680
December 2025$1,600
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Old Oak
MonthMedian Rent
May 2017$950
June 2017$929

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Can I afford to live at 1500 Emerald Lake Circle?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$69,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near Emerald Lake

Sheep-Harney Elementary School

200 w elizabeth st

elizabeth city, NC, 27909

PK, K-5Public
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Getting around Elizabeth City near 1500 Emerald Lake Circle

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Points of interest for 1500 Emerald Lake Circle, Elizabeth City

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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