
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $943 (13 Rentals)


The Life at Lakeside Villas

306 N 11th St

The Pearl & The Jewel

The Creek

The Terrace Apartments

221 Red Cross St

Chateau Terrace

17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street

203 Wright St
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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,618 | $899 | $3,393 |
Downtown Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $943 | $4,193 |
Downtown Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $1,134 | $8,223 |
Downtown Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $949 | $5,400 |
Downtown Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Explore Wilmington
Getting Around the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
31 / 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 Downtown Wilmington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Wilmington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Wilmington is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wilmington is Riverview Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Downtown Wilmington costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Wilmington?
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 9 regular apartments in Downtown Wilmington 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 Downtown Wilmington?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Wilmington have an average cost of $301 which is $1,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wilmington.
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