Apartments & Rentals in Manteo, NC

Looking for a long-term rental in Manteo? Lease NC leases apartments at Manteo Community Housing on Roanoke Island, close to downtown Manteo and the waterfront, plus year-round communities a short drive away in Kill Devil Hills.

Rentals in Manteo

More Year-Round Communities Nearby

Can't find the right fit in Manteo? Our Kill Devil Hills communities are a short drive away over the Washington Baum Bridge.

Living in Manteo

Manteo is the Dare County seat, with a walkable historic downtown on Shallowbag Bay. Roanoke Island Festival Park, the Elizabethan Gardens and The Lost Colony outdoor drama are all here, along with local shops, restaurants and the county government offices.

• Work: close to Dare County government offices and downtown businesses
• Lifestyle: a small-town, year-round community with waterfront events
• Access: bridges connect Roanoke Island to the beach towns and to the mainland

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See all of our Outer Banks long-term rentals, browse every Lease NC community, or look at rentals in Elizabeth City on the mainland.

Nearby Amenities in Manteo & Roanoke Island

Living on Roanoke Island means a walkable downtown, historic attractions and quick access to the Outer Banks beaches. Here are nearby essentials with links to their official sites.

Groceries & Pharmacies

• Food-A-Rama Great Valu 226 US Highway 64 E, Manteo, NC 27954
• CVS Pharmacy 1115 US Highway 64, Manteo, NC 27954
• Food Lion (Nags Head) 5200 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

Restaurants & Coffee

• Poor Richard's Sandwich Shop 303 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
• Lost Colony Tavern 208 Queen Elizabeth St, Manteo, NC 27954
• 1587 Restaurant & Lounge 405 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
• Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar 2000 Sailfish Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• Darrell's Seafood Restaurant 521 Hwy 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954
• O'Neal's Sea Harvest 618 Harbor Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981
• The Landing Grill at Wanchese Marina 4457 Mill Landing Rd, Wanchese, NC 27981

Healthcare

• Manteo Community Health Center 402 Budleigh St, Manteo, NC 27954
• Outer Banks Health Family Medicine - Manteo 604 Amanda St, Manteo, NC 27954
• Outer Banks Health Hospital 4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

Parks, Beaches & Attractions

• Fort Raleigh National Historic Site 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• The Elizabethan Gardens 1411 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• The Lost Colony 1409 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• Roanoke Island Festival Park 1 Festival Park, Manteo, NC 27954
• North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island 374 Airport Rd, Manteo, NC 27954
• Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Mainland Dare County (US 64), NC

Fitness, Libraries & Community

• Manteo Library (Dare County Library) 700 Highway 64/264, Manteo, NC 27954
• Outer Banks Family YMCA 3000 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959

Schools & Colleges

• Manteo Elementary School 701 N Hwy 64-264, Manteo, NC 27954
• Manteo Middle School 1000 Hwy 64-264, Manteo, NC 27954
• Manteo High School 829 Wingina Ave, Manteo, NC 27954
• College of The Albemarle - Dare 205 Highway 64 S, Manteo, NC 27954
• Coastal Studies Institute (ECU Outer Banks Campus) 850 NC 345, Wanchese, NC 27981

Employers & Local Government

• Dare County Government 954 Marshall C. Collins Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• Dare County Schools 954 Marshall C. Collins Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
• National Park Service - Outer Banks Group 1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954

Business hours and seasonal schedules vary. Please check each website before visiting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lease NC have apartments in Manteo?

Yes. Manteo Community Housing is at 603 Harriot St in Manteo. Check availability for current openings.

Are there other options near Manteo?

Yes. Run Hill Apartments and Somerset Apartments in Kill Devil Hills are a short drive away.

How do I apply?

Browse available rentals and apply online, or call our Kill Devil Hills leasing office at (866) 364-9534, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.