Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (27 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Carolina Heights area of Wilmington.

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WilmingtonNC28401
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607 S 11th 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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206 S 20th St

WilmingtonNC28403
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1102 Castle St
Studio Apartments

1102 Castle St

1102 Castle 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
The Terrace Apartments214 Red Cross1BR,1BA$1,050
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1,170
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Kure - Classic1BR,1BA$1,195
Mid CastleRoyal - BStudio,1BA$1,225
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1,271

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Heights area is the $1.29 price per square foot Retreat Classic Model at Harper Landing in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,542. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harper LandingRetreat Classic3BR,3BA$1.29
219 S Water St, Unit 2219 S Water St2BR,1BA$1.67
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.76
1918 Pender Ave, Unit A1918 Pender Ave2BR,2BA$1.70
The WillowThe Grist2BR,1.5BA$1.46
17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street17 Market St1BR,1BA$1.41
Forest HillsCOTTAGE2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.52
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $2,185.

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 $271 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carolina Heights.

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