
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (29 Rentals)
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1314 N 6th St

306 N 11th St

The Creek

The Pearl & The Jewel

The Terrace Apartments

221 Red Cross St

Chateau Terrace
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17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street

Avalon of Wilmington

420 Market St

607 S 11th St

203 Wright St

The Helmsman

Harper Landing

1704 Church St
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1404 Wooster St

214 S 13th St

206 S 20th St

612 Chestnut St
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119 S 12th St

Westport Lofts
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Carolina Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Carolina Heights Studio Apartments | $1,670 | $899 | $3,331 |
Carolina Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $950 | $4,154 |
Carolina Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,199 | $8,185 |
Carolina Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $929 | $7,690 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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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. The Pearl & The Jewel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Carolina Heights apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Pearl & The Jewel | RUBY | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Creek | AZALEA | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
The Terrace Apartments | 214 Red Cross | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Osprey Landing | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Chateau Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Avalon of Wilmington | The Kure - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Mid Castle | Royal - B | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Westport Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Heights area is the $1.58 price per square foot C2A Model at The Helmsman in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $2,181. The second greatest value Carolina Heights apartment is the 219 S Water St Model at 219 S Water St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Helmsman | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
219 S Water St, Unit 2 | 219 S Water St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
509 Walnut St, Unit A | 509 Walnut St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
The Willow | The Pritchell | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
1918 Pender Ave, Unit A | 1918 Pender Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street | 17 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Forest Hills | COTTAGE | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
Osprey Landing | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Chateau Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Creek | AZALEA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCarolina Heights, Wilmington, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carolina Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carolina Heights is at The Pearl & The Jewel listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Heights Apartment is $899 at Riverview Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carolina Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carolina Heights is starting from $1,099 at Riverview Apartments.
What is the most affordable Carolina Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Carolina Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Osprey Landing and starts from $1,430.
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