Cheap Homes for Rent in South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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1338 S 8th St

WilmingtonNC28401

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC

As of April 15, 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
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 HelmsmanA1A1BR,1BA$1.96
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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC with pricing that ranges from $943 to $8,159. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $1,295 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Side ranges from $1,295 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,949.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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