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

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property at 420 Market St

420 Market St

WilmingtonNC28401
property at 607 S 11th St

607 S 11th St

WilmingtonNC28401
property at 203 Wright St

203 Wright St

WilmingtonNC28401
property at 1704 Church St

1704 Church St

WilmingtonNC28403

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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
property at 206 S 20th St

206 S 20th St

WilmingtonNC28403
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Mid Castle
Studio Apartments

Mid Castle

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
Westport LoftsA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HelmsmanC2A3BR,2BA$1.58
219 S Water St, Unit 2219 S Water St2BR,1BA$1.67
509 Walnut St, Unit A509 Walnut St3BR,1.5BA$1.25
The WillowThe Pritchell2BR,2BA$1.51
1918 Pender Ave, Unit A1918 Pender Ave2BR,2BA$1.50
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 #12

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

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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