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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, NC area range in price from $675 to $8,214 with an overall median price of $2,133. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are River Pointe Masonboro Commons at $1,190, Lincoln Forest at $675, and Cape Fear Country Club at $934. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
River Pointe Masonboro Commons$1,571$1,19039
Lincoln Forest$1,575$675380
Cape Fear Country Club$1,605$934182
Sunset Park$1,719$943150
UNC Wilmington$1,736$675411
Kings Grant$1,755$785263
College Acres$1,849$675362
Creekwood$1,850$709244
Mayfaire$1,854$785168
Windemere$1,914$785172

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove in the College Acres neighborhood priced from $729. VIVO Living Wilmington in the College Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $889. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
VIVO Living WilmingtonThe Sea HavenStudio,1BA$889
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio,1BA$925
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$943
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$959
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$975
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$999
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington 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 Wilmington apartment is the 731 Bragg Dr Model at 731 Bragg Dr, Unit A starting at $1,525 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platos Lofts at RandallWrightsville4BR,4BA$0.55
731 Bragg Dr, Unit A731 Bragg Dr3BR,2BA$1.13
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.28
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.80
The WillowThe Pritchell2BR,2BA$1.27
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Cypress Grove ApartmentsTwo Bed x One and a Half Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.25
Aspire 3492 Bed 2 Bath - Furnished2BR,2BA$0.84
The Nest at 49552x22BR,2BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 439 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC with pricing that ranges from $641 to $8,214. There are also 271 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $950 to $7,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmington ranges from $950 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,897.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilmington range from $709 to $8,055, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.