1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (175 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: February 28, 2025

There are currently 31703 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $675 to $6,720. Murraysville, Bayshore and Kings Grant 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
Murraysville2317$1,503$1,023
Bayshore2237$1,513$1,030
Kings Grant2088$1,495$981
Ogden1703$1,503$1,030
Covil Estates1702$1,503$1,157
Landfall1678$1,503$1,157
Windemere1666$1,503$1,040
Mayfaire1603$1,503$1,026
Silver Lake1517$1,449$1,048
UNC Wilmington1357$1,199$675

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Hawthorne at Indy West in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood and is 1,131 square feet priced from $1,637. Metropolitan at the Riverwalk in the South Side neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,058 square feet and currently listed start at $2,410. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Beacon1,131 Sq Ft$1,637
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkA13TH - Townhome1,058 Sq Ft$2,410
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,699
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room996 Sq Ft$1,569
Pier 33 ApartmentsCape971 Sq Ft$1,894
The Pinnacle TownhomesAzalea956 Sq Ft$1,650
Overlook at RiverPlace9931 Sq Ft$1,856
Element Barclay StationA5-1903 Sq Ft$1,576
Meridian at Fairfield ParkA1L901 Sq Ft$1,450
Headwaters at Autumn Hall1 Bedroom 1 Bath853 Sq Ft$1,336

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom Model starting from $857 at Veterans Park in the River Pointe Masonboro Commons neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Riverview Apartments starting at $899 in the Carolina Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,531. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$857
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom$899
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath$943
Lofts of WilmingtonA1P - Dogwood I Previously Reno$981
Hawthorne Commons1x1 Loft - Classic$989
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1$995
The CreekAZALEA$999
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability$999
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic$1,015
Briarcliff VillasAmelia$1,023

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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 Veterans Park listed at $857.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,531.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,131 square feet unit starting from $1,637 at Hawthorne at Indy West.

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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