Vesta Village Public Housing Wilmington, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Vesta Village is a Public Housing community in Wilmington, NC with 43 units reporting 70% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $527/month on average.
43
total units
70%
occupancy
$527
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 603 Bunting Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,978/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,315/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
How to apply at Vesta Village
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 603 Bunting Dr, Wilmington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$527/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilmington
- Village at Greenfield LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillcrest Public Housing
- Market North LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cypress Cove LIHTCPB Section 8
- Starway Village I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Solomon Towers Public Housing
- Houston Moore Terrace Public Housing
- University Place Apartments PB Section 8
- Creekwood South Lihtc Public Housing
- Tidewater Town Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Hillcrest Annex Public Housing | Wilmington | 1.4 km |
| Hopewood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.7 km |
| Kent Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 1.7 km |
| Robert S. Jervay Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 2 km |
| Hope Vi Phase Ii - Covil Public Housing | Wilmington | 2 km |
| Hooper School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilmington | 2 km |
| Hadden Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | Wilmington | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Vesta Village have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Vesta Village?
Residents report average rents near $527/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Vesta Village?
Contact the management office at 603 Bunting Dr in Wilmington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.