
Cheap Homes for Rent in College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (9 Rentals)
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721 Melba Ct

1305 1/2 S COLLEGE Rd

1305 1/2 College Rd

4756 Seahawk Ct

4750 Seahawk Ct

1116 Greenwood Ave

522 S Kerr Ave

5002 Hunters Trail
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College Acres, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in College Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Acres 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,758 | $1,100 | $2,500 |
College Acres 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,767 | $1,550 | $5,995 |
College Acres 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,033 | $2,000 | $4,600 |
College Acres 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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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 $795. Here are the most affordable College Acres apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $729 |
VIVO Living Wilmington | The Sea Haven | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Lofts of Wilmington | A1C - Dogwood I Classic | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC
As of April 26, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Platos Lofts at Randall | Wrightsville | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
Hawthorne at Oleander | The Bradley | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
Bonnet Ct | 2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
The Coastal | The Haven Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
The Nest at 4955 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Headwaters at Autumn Hall | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Cordelia | The Eirene | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Hawthorne at New Centre | 1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about College Acres
What type of rentals are currently available in College Acres?
There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC with pricing that ranges from $709 to $5,149. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Acres ranging from $950 to $5,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Acres?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Acres ranges from $950 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,521.
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