Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $1,100 (14 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wilmington area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Apartments priced from $899. The Life at Lakeside Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $943. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$943
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$1,045
The Terrace Apartments214 Red Cross1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, NC

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.76 price per square foot Milan Model at City Block in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the 1918 Pender Ave Model at 1918 Pender Ave, Unit A starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Carolina Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.76
1918 Pender Ave, Unit A1918 Pender Ave2BR,2BA$1.70
The HelmsmanA1F1BR,1BA$1.71
The CreekJASMINE2BR,2BA$1.42
17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street17 Market St1BR,1BA$1.41
17 SocialA1E1BR,1BA$1.84
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.52
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Harrington SquareThe SouthportStudio ,1BA$1.77
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wilmington?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, NC with pricing that ranges from $899 to $8,235. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $1,100 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Wilmington ranges from $1,100 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,973.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Wilmington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Wilmington range from $949 to $8,076, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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