1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (178 Rentals)

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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 28, 2025

There are currently 2376 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $675 to $7,030. Murraysville, Lincoln Forest and UNC Wilmington are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Murraysville151$1,523$1,030
Lincoln Forest150$1,238$675
UNC Wilmington149$1,183$675
Bayshore148$1,533$1,030
College Acres132$1,179$675
Kings Grant131$1,523$944
Windemere119$1,548$1,040
Mayfaire116$1,547$944
Ogden111$1,523$1,030
Covil Estates110$1,532$1,259

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Argento at Riverlights Apartments in the Silver Lake neighborhood and is 1,040 square feet priced from $1,699. Harrington Square in the Downtown Wilmington neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,026 square feet and currently listed start at $1,370. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,699
Harrington SquareThe Ocean Isle1,026 Sq Ft$1,370
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room996 Sq Ft$1,482
Pier 33 ApartmentsCape971 Sq Ft$2,165
The Pinnacle TownhomesAzalea956 Sq Ft$1,650
South FrontRay Charles908 Sq Ft$1,676
Element Barclay StationA5-1903 Sq Ft$1,482
Meridian at Fairfield ParkA1L901 Sq Ft$1,394
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Topsail900 Sq Ft$1,556
Headwaters at Autumn Hall1 Bedroom 1 Bath853 Sq Ft$1,555

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the One Bedroom Model starting from $899 at Riverview Apartments in the Carolina Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Life at Lakeside Villas starting at $943 in the South Side neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,569. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom$899
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath$943
Hawthorne Commons1x1 Loft - Classic$949
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$959
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1$995
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability$999
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bedrom One Bath Garden$999
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic$999
Lofts of WilmingtonA1C - Dogwood I Classic$1,010
Abbotts RunTopsail-Granite$1,024

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Wilmington Overview

A coastal post city in the great state of North Carolina, Wilmington is a progressive city known for its scenic beauty and thriving arts community. Officially designated as a 'Coast Guard City', the city is home to a number of ships and other war memorials, as well as a wide range of impressive historic homes and sprawling estates.

Why live in Wilmington, NC?

Known among film fans as 'Hollywood East', apartments for rent in Wilmington offer close proximity not only to the famous Screen Gems Studios (ground zero for hit shows such as 'Dawson's Creek' and 'One Tree Hill'), but also an impressive myriad of cultural destinations, ranging from art galleries to museums. Add to that a jaw-dropping coastal view, and you have a North Carolina city well worthy of your consideration.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilmington, NC

Ranked #6

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Riverview Apartments listed at $899.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,569.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,040 square feet unit starting from $1,699 at Argento at Riverlights Apartments.

What is the average size for Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 470 sq ft.

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