
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Side area of Wilmington.


The Pines of Wilmington Apartments

Avalon of Wilmington

17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street

420 Market St

607 S 11th St

203 Wright St

1704 Church St
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The Helmsman

Metropolitan at the Riverwalk

South Front

Pier 33 Apartments

Harper Landing

301 S 13th St

1404 Wooster St
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214 S 13th St

119 S 12th St

419 S 3rd St

103 N 8th St

215 Ann St

1203 S 8th St
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South Side, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $1,740 | $995 | $3,331 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $995 | $4,154 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,199 | $8,174 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,430 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl & The Jewel priced from $995. The Pines of Wilmington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Pearl & The Jewel | RUBY | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | One Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Osprey Landing | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
Avalon of Wilmington | The Kure - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Mid Castle | Royal - B | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Westport Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
South Front | Louis Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1,401 |
Pier 33 Apartments | Airlie | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Sawmill Point | Alamosa | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1303 S 3rd St Model at 1303 S 3rd St, Unit A in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the C2A Model at The Helmsman starting at $2,199 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1303 S 3rd St, Unit A | 1303 S 3rd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Helmsman | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
219 S Water St, Unit 2 | 219 S Water St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Sawmill Point | Barton | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
City Block | Milan | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street | 17 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Osprey Landing | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | One Bedroom - Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Avalon of Wilmington | One Bedroom- The Aspen | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
Mid Castle | Royal - B | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Wilmington, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
27 / 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 South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Side is at The Pearl & The Jewel listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $995 at The Pearl & The Jewel.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $1,199 at Osprey Landing.
What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Osprey Landing and starts from $1,430.
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