
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC from $500 (98 Rentals)
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34 North Apartments

Riverview Apartments

The Life at Lakeside Villas

1314 N 6th St

Lofts of Wilmington

The Creek

Hawthorne at New Centre
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The Pearl & The Jewel

Harbor Station Townhomes

Hawthorne Commons

Wilmington Commons Apartments

Cypress Grove Apartments

Veterans Park

Colonial Parke

The Preserve at Pine Valley

Starway Village

The Terrace Apartments

Briarcliff Villas

Crosswinds Apartments

Hanover Landing Apartments

Harbour Ridge

0 Sharon Dr

306 N 11th St

Antiqua Apartments

Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes

Village Green Apartment Homes

221 Red Cross St

New Providence Park

The Reserve at Forest Hills

Braxton Place

1917-1914 Pender Ave

Chateau Terrace

Avalon of Wilmington

17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street

Deerbrook Apartments

The Pines of Wilmington Apartments

920 Bonham Ave, Unit 4

1102 Castle St

Amberleigh Shores

Clear Run

Still Meadow Village
Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $795 | $3,393 |
Cheap Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $641 | $5,604 |
Cheap Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $915 | $8,223 |
Cheap Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $709 | $6,250 |
Cheap Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,850 | $3,390 |
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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, NC
Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, NC area range in price from $709 to $8,223 with an overall median price of $2,105. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cape Fear Country Club at $790, Lincoln Forest at $709, and River Pointe Masonboro Commons at $1,199. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cape Fear Country Club | $1,550 | $790 | 173 |
Lincoln Forest | $1,550 | $709 | 338 |
River Pointe Masonboro Commons | $1,571 | $1,199 | 40 |
Pine Valley East | $1,587 | $1,525 | 2 |
Sunset Park | $1,615 | $943 | 119 |
Kings Grant | $1,775 | $785 | 320 |
UNC Wilmington | $1,801 | $709 | 436 |
Masonboro | $1,841 | $899 | 147 |
College Acres | $1,850 | $709 | 380 |
Creekwood | $1,850 | $709 | 282 |
Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove in the College Acres neighborhood priced from $729. VIVO Living Wilmington in the College Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $729 |
VIVO Living Wilmington | The Sea Haven | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Riverview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Life at Lakeside Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
Lofts of Wilmington | A1C - Dogwood I Classic | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Egret Pointe Apartment Homes | The Pinelandcress | 2BR,2BA | $975 |
River City Studio Homes | S3 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Hawthorne at New Centre | 1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
The Pearl & The Jewel | RUBY | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Harbor Station Townhomes | 1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $0.55 price per square foot Wrightsville Model at Platos Lofts at Randall in the in the College Acres neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 731 Bragg Dr Model at 731 Bragg Dr, Unit A starting at $1,525 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Platos Lofts at Randall | Wrightsville | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
731 Bragg Dr, Unit A | 731 Bragg Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Glenmeade Village | Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Egret Pointe Apartment Homes | The Pinelandcress | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
The Flats at Leland | The Leland | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Cypress Grove Apartments | Two Bedrom One and a Half Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Bonnet Ct | 2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Aspire 349 | 2 Bed 2 Bath - Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
The Nest at 4955 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
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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 LifestyleWilmington, NC
Ranked #6
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 Cheap Wilmington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Riverview Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $2,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 134 regular apartments in Wilmington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilmington?
Cheap apartments in Wilmington have an average cost of $272 which is $1,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.
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