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#1 in UNCW Off-Campus Student Housing

Student Apartments
in Wilmington

Looking for the best by-the-bed student apartments available in Wilmington, NC? You’ve come to the right place. Our beautiful student community near UNCW is close to campus but within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Enjoy luxury amenities and friendly staff with other students and young professionals.

FLOOR PLANS

Find your perfect match from our range of student apartments

1 Bedroom

 

  • Bed 1
  • Bath 1
  • Sqft 550
  • Starting at $1,250

2 Bedroom

 

  • Bed 2
  • Bath 2
  • Sqft 911 - 1,098
  • Starting at $870/bed

3 Bedroom

 

  • Bed 3
  • Bath 2
  • Sqft 1,100 - 1,200
  • Starting at $730/bed
OUR APARTMENTS

UNCW Student Living Starts Here.
Your Future, Right Now.

Make the most of your college years at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Seahawk Retreat offers fully furnished student apartments that range from one to three bedrooms, so whether you’re looking for a private sanctuary or a suite for your whole squad, we have you covered.

At Seahawk Retreat, we take pride in creating homes out of our residences! We use state-of-the-art amenities that keep your mind and body flourishing while giving you the best social experience possible.

Located just steps away from the UNCW campus and only a short drive from the serene beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Seahawk Retreat provides convenient access to all that Wilmington has to offer. Conveniently located near both UNCW’s campus and downtown Wilmington – our apartments are sure to meet your needs. Surround yourself with the rich history of our city and create memories that will last a lifetime

If you’re looking for a community where you can relax and unwind in your home without all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then you’ll love Seahawk Retreat.

Among the many perks, we have the largest floor plans of many other communities, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with abundant room to stretch out and relax. Enjoy spacious closets and large living rooms with plenty of seating. Looking for more space to cook or dine in? We have that too! Come home to Seahawk Retreat and start living life at your own pace!

Apartment amenities:

  • Fully Furnished Apartments
  • Fully Equipped Kitchens
  • In-Unit Washer and Dryer
  • High-Speed Wireless and Wired Internet
  • Cable Ready
  • Full-Size Beds With Mattresses
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AMENITIES

Experience Your College Years at UNCW in Style

A lifestyle that allows you to work hard and play harder.

Pool

Our pool is centrally located in the community and is available for all residents and guests to enjoy. If you’re not up for a dip in the pool, you can still enjoy the outdoor dining areas and pool-side lounge chairs for a much-needed outdoor escape during the school year.

24/7 Fitness Center

Our on-site fitness center offers all the essentials you need to stay fit without running to the campus recreation center. The Seahawk Retreat fitness center offers dumbbells, benches for free weight work, and machines to hit all your major muscle groups.

High Speed Wi-Fi

You might be off-campus, but you’re always connected. Seahawk Retreat offers high-speed wireless internet for residents and your guests to enjoy.

Clubhouse

Our resident clubhouse is the communal center of Seahawk Retreat, where you’ll find our management, leasing office, and fitness center.

Outdoor Social Lounge

Adjacent to our clubhouse and pool, you’ll find our outdoor social lounge with grills, hammocks, and corn-hole games.

And Much More

Seahawk Retreat strives to enrich our community by providing our residents with fun and exciting activities. Our monthly planned resident events, birthday bashes, and holiday celebrations ensure that residents have everything they need to enjoy their time here at Seahawk Retreat.

EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY

Get to School Any Way You Want

Our student apartments are steps from the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s main campus. You can walk to campus in just 5 minutes.

Monthly Community Events

We strive to foster a sense of community among our residents and host monthly community events throughout the school year.

Visitor Parking for Guests

Seahawk Retreats offers on-site guest parking for your family and friends to use when visiting our community.

Pet Friendly Community

We are a pet-friendly community where your dog or cat can feel at home. We love our four-legged family members, so we’re happy to welcome your furry friends with open arms!

HOW TO APPLY

Simple 3 Step Process to Reserve Your UNCW Off-Campus Apartment

We make finding your ideal student apartment in Wilmington a breeze with our fast, simple application. Answer a few questions, and we’ll match you with the right place.

Browse

Select from any of our student apartments. Get the key to your perfect apartment without ever leaving your couch. Browse our student apartments.

Submit

Fill in our easy online application and submit it. Apply in less than 10 minutes to get matched up with the perfect roommates and apartment. Click here to learn more about the application process.

Sign

After our 24-step screening process, we’ll issue you a lease to sign and confirm the next steps ahead of your move-in. Explore our community.

OUR MISSION

The Best Student Living Experience at UNCW

Seahawk Retreat is where you can live your college experience to the fullest. We go out of our way to create an atmosphere that allows you to feel safe and comfortable, with amenities that rival those on campus.

OUR MANAGEMENT

First-Class Management

We have years of experience providing housing for students in off-campus locations and we understand what students need. We understand parents’ concerns in helping their children make this transition as easy as possible. With student housing accommodations across the US, our team has the broad expertise to help you live your best college life right here in the heart of Wilmington!

We strive to create a comfortable environment for students to live as they are in school. We have fully trained, professional managers to maintain our communities and provide the highest level of customer service.

ROOMMATE MATCHING

A Roommate Matching System Designed to Find You a Great Roommate

During the application process, you will complete a roommate questionnaire to provide our team with insights on your living and study habits and any requested roommates you might want to live with.

The survey covers things like typical study habits, music and television preferences, noise level preferences, cleanliness, and other general questions to make your living experience as pleasant as possible. We utilize this data to make the best roommate matching decisions available.

Our Promise to You

We understand that choosing an apartment can be a stressful experience for both students and parents alike.

For that reason, we created our Seahawk Retreat to show our commitment to ensuring you have the best stay with us.

  1. To provide a high standard of student accommodation.
  2. To provide easily accessible off-campus management should you have a problem.
  3. To ensure that we treat all residents with respect and dignity.
  4. To do our best to resolve any customer concerns or complaints.
  5. To provide the range of on-site amenities.
  6. Take Covid safety measures for everyone’s protection.

What Our Residents Have to Say

4.1 rating | based on 389 reviews

I’m giving 5 stars because of the maintenance and front office staff. In my two plus years of living here all of them have always been friendly and helpful.

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Debora

I lived here three years ago. I know how important it is to have good management at properties, and this has been my recent positive experience with them.

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Ariana

The staff is friendly and kind. The price is very reasonable compared to other apartments in the area.

J

Joshua

I went to look at apartments while touring UNCW, and I left feeling so happy and excited! The vibes felt very homey and laid back and I felt like I could relax while touring the apartments and talking with the staff.

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Camille

I toured not too long ago and the location is perfect for anyone. It’s only minutes from UNCW, walking distance to some great bars and restaurants and seconds away from any kind of store needed.

L

Lily

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