Long-Term Rentals on the Outer Banks

Finding a year-round rental on the Outer Banks is hard. Most beach homes are booked as weekly vacation rentals, which leaves locals, workers and new arrivals with few choices. Lease NC manages apartment and condo communities built for full-time living, from Kill Devil Hills to Roanoke Island to Hatteras village.

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Our Year-Round Communities on the OBX

Kill Devil Hills

Run Hill Apartments

Luxury 1 to 3-bedroom apartments with a resort-style pool and spa, soundfront dock and kayak launch, fitness center, clubhouse and in-unit laundry.

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Somerset Apartments

New 1 and 2-bedroom apartments about a mile from the ocean, with a soundfront dock, dog court, elevator access and in-unit laundry. Pets welcome.

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Hamilton Cay Reserve

Long-term condo rentals in Bermuda Bay, in elevator buildings designed for year-round coastal living.

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Cambridge Cove

Rentals at 1101 Cambridge Rd, close to the beach, schools and shopping in the center of the Outer Banks.

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Manteo & Hatteras Island

Manteo Community Housing

Apartments at 603 Harriot St in Manteo on Roanoke Island, close to the downtown waterfront.

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Stowe on 12

One of the few year-round rental options in Hatteras village on Hatteras Island.

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Where We Help You Find a Home

We lease across the Outer Banks, including Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, Wanchese, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton and Hatteras. Most of our apartment communities are in Kill Devil Hills, which is central to everything. Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and Manteo are each a short drive away.

Also Serving Nearby Towns

Aerial view of the Outer Banks beach, ocean and neighborhoods
Year-round living on the Outer Banks

Long-Term vs. Vacation and Winter Rentals

  • Vacation rentals are booked by the week and priced for tourists, so they aren't available year-round.
  • Winter rentals cost less, but you usually have to move out before the summer season.
  • Long-term rentals like ours are year-round leases. You don't move out in May, and you get on-site maintenance and a local team that answers the phone.

Who Rents With Us

  • People who work on the Outer Banks in healthcare, schools, local government, restaurants, the trades and the National Park Service
  • New arrivals who want to rent while they get to know the area before buying
  • Retirees looking for maintenance-free coastal living. Read The Outer Banks: A Perfect Place to Retire.
  • Mainland commuters. See our Elizabeth City rentals, including the new Harbor Village Apartments.

Tips for Finding a Long-Term Rental on the Outer Banks

  1. Start early. Year-round rentals are hardest to find from spring through summer.
  2. Get on a waitlist. New units often lease before they're widely advertised.
  3. Have your documents ready: photo ID, proof of income and references.
  4. Ask about pets, parking and storage up front. Policies vary by community.

Nearby Amenities in Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk & Nags Head

Our Kill Devil Hills communities put everyday essentials, beaches, dining and healthcare close to home. Here are local places renters use most, with links to each one's official site.

Groceries & Pharmacies

  • Food Lion 1720 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
  • Harris Teeter 2012 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
  • Walgreens 1200 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
  • CVS Pharmacy 1101 S Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
  • Bear Drugs 5200 N Croatan Hwy #1011, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Restaurants & Coffee

Healthcare

Parks, Beaches & Attractions

Fitness, Libraries & Community

Schools & Colleges

Shopping & Services

Employers & Local Government

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

Outer Banks Long-Term Rental FAQs

Do you offer vacation or weekly rentals?

No. Lease NC focuses on long-term, year-round leases for people who live and work in northeastern North Carolina.

Which towns do you have apartments in?

Kill Devil Hills, Manteo and Hatteras on the Outer Banks, plus Elizabeth City on the mainland.

Are your Outer Banks apartments pet-friendly?

Somerset Apartments welcomes pets, and Run Hill and Somerset both have dog courts. Policies vary by community, so contact us for details.

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.

Find Your Year-Round Home on the OBX

See what's available now, or tell us what you're looking for and we'll reach out when it opens up.

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