Hope Mills, NC 340 Apartments for Rent

Attention! Not to be boastful, but Hope Mills is a short jaunt from Fort Bragg, the famous US Army installation. Look closely and you'll see many soldiers residing around town. But if you don't, it might be because they're wearing camouflage.

In keeping with its motto, "Where families grow," the tiny town of Hope Mills, North Carolina, has much to attract family-oriented folks. From public parks and recreation centers to five, count em, five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools, Hope Mills can help you raise your children in a homey environment.

Home Hunting in Hope Mills

Cost

Renting in Hope Mills will not take a huge chunk out of your wallet or billfold. Depending on the area, you can expect to pay a very affordable monthly rate.

Commute

Most people living in small towns have to go outside of the city limits to work. Hope Mills is no different. The good thing is that if you work in neighboring Fayetteville, the distance is less than 10 miles. It almost takes no time at all! You can roll out of bed and be in the office in no time.

What youll need

Like almost all cities, when you find an apartment to rent, you'll need to complete an application. Make sure you have a list of reference names and phone numbers (real phone numbers)a letter of recommendation from a previous landlord is a particularly good move. Don't forget to have enough moolah in your bank account to pay at least one months rent and the equivalent in security deposit upfront for when the landlord greenlights your move.

About that Neighborhood

Here are some specific neighborhoods in Hope Mills where you can find some great apartments to rent. Add these areas to your home-hunting list.

Town Center: Military residents all seem to live in Town Center. Well, maybe not all, but their numbers are noticeable. And so are their buzz cuts, camo-printed pants and dog tags. The residents earn an above-average income, in general, so if you want to rub shoulders with well-to-dos, this is the place for you. With a low vacancy rate, finding apartments for rent is not easy, though.$$$

Cumberland: The vacancy rate here is a whopping 15.6 percent, so you can have your pick of places to lay your head. The cost of apartments for rent ain't too shabby, either.$$

Spruce St./Legion Rd: There are many families in this area, so single-occupancy rentals are highly abundant. If you have children, play dates can fill up your calendar easily. Just expect to pay a bit more for an apartment--this area's pricier than the other neighborhoods mentioned.$$$$

Welcome Home

If you yearn for small-town living, think Mayberry, but don't want to rough it, Hope Mills, North Carolina, is your town. Located a stones throw from Fayetteville, you can enjoy the "Howdy, neighbor" feel of the community, but still escape when necessary to the big city. Not that Hope Mills is without things to do, places to go or people to see. Rather, this city has its own vibrant happenings, with public parks, a county library, two medical centers and its own police and fire departments. Enough to make it your home, sweet home.