Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (32 Rentals)

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Sunset Park, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Park area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Life at Lakeside Villas priced from $943. Cypress Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Sunset Park apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$943
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bedrom One Bath Garden1BR,1BA$999
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$1,045
Harbour Ridge1BR1BR,1BA$1,095
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,125
Mid CastleRoyal - BStudio,1BA$1,225
17 SocialS1AStudio,1BA$1,230
Bellingham ParkA1S - Sunroom1BR,1BA$1,256
Canterbury Woods1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, NC

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Chateau Terrace in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Sunset Park apartment is the Crepe Myrtle Model at Glenmeade Village starting at $1,370 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Terrace3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.23
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.30
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath)2BR,1BA$1.52
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.55
Sand RidgeRainlily1BR,1BA$1.53
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1.31
Canterbury Woods1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.69
Harbour Ridge1BR1BR,1BA$1.72
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1.62
The Life at Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset Park, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wilmington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sunset Park Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Sunset Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Park is under $1,270.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Park?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Park is The Life at Lakeside Villas which is listed at $943, while the average apartment in Sunset Park costs $1,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Park?

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 81 regular apartments in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Park have an average cost of $140 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Park.

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