Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (24 Rentals)

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306 N 11th St

WilmingtonNC28401
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1102 Castle St

WilmingtonNC28401
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203 Wright St

WilmingtonNC28401
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3002 Pauline Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Pauline Ln

3002 Pauline LnWilmington, NC 28405
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Riverview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

212 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carolina Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carolina Heights area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Apartments priced from $899. 34 North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Carolina Heights apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio,1BA$925
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$1,045
The Terrace Apartments214 Red Cross1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Heights area is the $1.87 price per square foot 7A Model at Overlook at RiverPlace in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Carolina Heights apartment is the Retreat Classic Model at Harper Landing starting at $1,542 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolina Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at RiverPlace7A2BR,2BA$1.87
Harper LandingRetreat Classic3BR,3BA$1.29
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.11
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.76
The WillowThe Pritchell2BR,2BA$1.27
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath)2BR,1BA$1.44
17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street17 Market St1BR,1BA$1.41
The HelmsmanA1C1BR,1BA$1.91
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1.62
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Carolina Heights, Wilmington, and the greater Wilmington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Carolina Heights Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Carolina Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carolina Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carolina Heights is under $1,271.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carolina Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Carolina Heights is Riverview Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Carolina Heights costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carolina Heights?

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 2 regular apartments in Carolina Heights 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 Carolina Heights?

Cheap apartments in Carolina Heights have an average cost of $297 which is $1,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carolina Heights.

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