Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (29 Rentals)

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South Side, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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 Life at Lakeside Villas priced from $943. The Pearl & The Jewel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$943
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$1,045
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,125
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1,170
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Kure - Classic1BR,1BA$1,195
Mid CastleRoyal - BStudio,1BA$1,225
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1,271
South FrontJudy Garland1BR,1BA$1,330
Westport LoftsA81BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.29 price per square foot Retreat Renovated Model at Harper Landing in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,542. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the Milan Model at City Block starting at $1,945 with a $1.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harper LandingRetreat Renovated3BR,3BA$1.29
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.76
The HelmsmanA1F1BR,1BA$1.71
Barclay Place ApartmentsPalms 1 & 21BR,1BA$1.95
17 Market St, Unit 17-D Market Street17 Market St1BR,1BA$1.41
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.52
Sawmill PointAbita1BR,1BA$2.18
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Luxury1BR,1BA$2.00
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Avalon of WilmingtonOne Bedroom- The AspenStudio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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South Side, Wilmington, NC

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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 a cheap apartment in South Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $1,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?

The cheapest apartment in South Side is The Life at Lakeside Villas which is listed at $943, while the average apartment in South Side costs $1,975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?

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 16 regular apartments in South Side 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 South Side?

Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $573 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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