Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard LnWilmington, NC 28403
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College Acres, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Acres area of Wilmington, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove priced from $729. VIVO Living Wilmington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable College Acres apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
VIVO Living WilmingtonThe Sea HavenStudio,1BA$810
Lofts of WilmingtonA1C - Dogwood I Classic1BR,1BA$950
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Acres 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 College Acres apartment is the The Bradley Model at Hawthorne at Oleander starting at $2,004 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Landfall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platos Lofts at RandallWrightsville4BR,4BA$0.55
Hawthorne at OleanderThe Bradley2BR,2BA$1.64
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.25
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.30
Quad Apartment HomesThalian3BR,2BA$1.57
Hawthorne Commons2x2 - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.54
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Lumina 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.82
Headwaters at Autumn Hall1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Acres, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Northeastern Wilmington, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the College Acres Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 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 College Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Acres is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Acres?

The cheapest apartment in College Acres is Lofts of Wilmington which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in College Acres costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Acres?

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 12 regular apartments in College Acres 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 College Acres?

Cheap apartments in College Acres have an average cost of $227 which is $1,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Acres.

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