Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC
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Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,025+2 BEDS$1,200+3 BEDS$1,450+
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Rent Special|1 BED$1,670+2 BEDS$1,747+3 BEDS$2,075+
Oasis at Riverlights
4027 Watercraft Ferry Ave, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
2 Months Free|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$1,889Base Rent$1,769 - $1,819Required Monthly Fees$120Total Monthly Price$1,889 - $1,939
The Nixon
7015 Ruth Ave, Wilmington, NC 28411 -
Rent Special|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,950+2 BEDS$2,330+Base Rent$1,910 - $4,440Required Monthly Fees$40Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $4,480
Inspire Brunswick Forest - 55+ Active Adult Community
6146 Liberty Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451 -
2 Months Free|1 BED$1,399+2 BEDS$1,648+3 BEDS$1,899+
Evolve Waterford
214 Kingsmeadow Cir, Belville, NC 28451 -
Rent Special|
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Price Drop. $339 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,326+2 BEDS$1,495+3 BEDS$1,749+Base Rent$1,184 - $1,899Required Monthly Fees$142Total Monthly Price$1,326 - $2,041
Sidbury Crossing
4605 Sidbury Crossing Dr, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 -
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Rent Special|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$1,997+3 BEDS$2,121+Base Rent$1,875 - $2,124Required Monthly Fees$122Total Monthly Price$1,997 - $2,246
Westgate Townes
2108 Silty Soil Ct, Leland, NC 28451 -
Good Value|2 BEDS$1,300+3 BEDS$1,450+
New Hanover Village Apartments
2402 Flint Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401 -
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Rent Special|1 BED$1,627+2 BEDS$1,887+
Middle Sound West Apartments
7301 Topwater Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411 -
Rent Special|1 BED$1,549+2 BEDS$2,315+3 BEDS$2,799+
The Cottages at Riverlights
406 Ledbury Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Price Drop. $336 Off1 BED$1,499+2 BEDS$1,749+3 BEDS$2,274+
Mosby Barclay West
3152 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,355+2 BEDS$1,535+3 BEDS$1,845+
Belle Meade
1109 Matteo Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
|1 BED$1,549+2 BEDS$1,829+3 BEDS$2,209+
Palisades at Lewis Creek
1630 Lewis Landing Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405 -
1 BED$1,880+2 BEDS$2,392+3 BEDS$3,426+
The Sterling
1531-1541 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403 -
Rent Special|1 BED$1,255+2 BEDS$1,455+3 BEDS$1,675+
Avalon of Wilmington
327 Guinevere Ln, Wilmington, NC 28403 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$1,510+1 BED$1,770+2 BEDS$2,055+3 BEDS$5,970+
Proximity Watermark
4126 River Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Rent Special|1 BED$1,451+2 BEDS$1,819+3 BEDS$2,024+4 BEDS$3,795+
Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes
115 Beaumont Oaks Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411 -
Exceptional Value|
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Price Drop. $355 Off|1 BED$1,355+2 BEDS$1,565+3 BEDS$1,820+
Westport Lofts
1001 Broadbank Dr, Belville, NC 28451 -
1 Month Free1 BED$1,350+2 BEDS$1,550+3 BEDS$1,849+
The Parker Leland
135 Dresser Ln, Leland, NC 28451 -
2 Months Free|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,404+2 BEDS$1,755+3 BEDS$1,989+Base Rent$1,300 - $2,278Required Monthly Fees$104Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,404 - $2,382
Ascend Brunswick Village
3100 Ascend Loop, Leland, NC 28451 -
Good Value|
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1 BED$1,335+2 BEDS$1,477+3 BEDS$1,794+
Cypress Pond @ Porters Neck
211 Cypress Pond Way, Wilmington, NC 28411 -
Good Value|1 BED$1,075+2 BEDS$1,145+3 BEDS$1,497+
Crosswinds
1108 St Andrews Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Good Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,734+2 BEDS$1,819+3 BEDS$2,139+Base Rent$1,700 - $2,745Required Monthly Fees$34Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,734 - $2,779
Barclay Place Apartments
2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Good Value|
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|1 BED$1,154+2 BEDS$1,430+3 BEDS$1,645+
The Preserve at Pine Valley
3314 Wickslow Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Rent Special1 BED$1,512+2 BEDS$1,815+3 BEDS$2,399+
Meridian at Fairfield Park
4605 Fairview Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
|STUDIO$1,490+1 BED$1,601+2 BEDS$2,341+
Mayfaire Flats
1813 Sir Tyler Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 -
Good ValueTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,639+1 BED$1,854+2 BEDS$2,359+3 BEDS$5,769+Base Rent$1,520 - $5,650Required Monthly Fees$119Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,639 - $5,769
Pier 33 Apartments
901 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401 -
Good Value|STUDIO$1,413+1 BED$1,614+2 BEDS$1,609+3 BEDS$3,541+
Metropolitan at the Riverwalk
19 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,484+2 BEDS$1,689+3 BEDS$1,945+
Reserve at Blake Farm
127 Edison Ave, Wilmington, NC 28411 -
Good Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$2,255+3 BEDS$2,355+4 BEDS$2,680+Base Rent$2,099 - $3,025Required Monthly Fees$156Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,255 - $3,181
Banyan Silo Ridge
11 Winnow Walk, Wilmington, NC 28411 -
1 Month Free|STUDIO$1,697+1 BED$1,514+2 BEDS$2,082+3 BEDS$2,528+
The Cordelia
4711 Azalea Landing Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,476+2 BEDS$1,699+3 BEDS$2,199+
Argento at Riverlights Apartments
420 Angler Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Price Drop. $716 Off|1 BED$1,151+2 BEDS$1,373+
The Keys at 17th Street
4129 Hearthside Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Price Drop. $186 Off|1 BED$1,070+2 BEDS$1,300+3 BEDS$1,565+
Abbotts Run
511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 -
2 Months Free1 BED$2,029+2 BEDS$1,945+3 BEDS$2,487+
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent
2439 Carolina Cv Wy, Wilmington, NC 28412 -
Price Drop. $506 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,306+2 BEDS$1,601+3 BEDS$1,911+Base Rent$1,260 - $2,070Required Monthly Fees$46Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,306 - $2,116
Clear Run
5300 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403 -
Price Drop. $480 Off|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,271+2 BEDS$1,546+3 BEDS$1,696+Base Rent$1,225 - $1,900Required Monthly Fees$46Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,271 - $1,946
The Willow
414 Mill Creek Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403
Living & Renting in Wilmington
Wilmington at a Glance
Wilmington, NC Apartments for Rent
Wilmington stretches along North Carolina's coast where the Cape Fear River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, creating a distinctive port city vibe that's been drawing residents since the 1730s. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Wilmington, you'll discover North Carolina's eighth-largest city, where over 115,000 people enjoy historic character and coastal life just minutes from stunning beaches.
Renting in Wilmington means choosing from neighborhoods like the downtown historic district with its 230-block collection of preserved buildings, the tree-lined South Side near the riverfront, or newer developments around Mayfaire Town Center. Getting around is simple with major highways like I-40 and US-17, while the downtown Riverwalk links you to waterfront restaurants and shops. With UNC Wilmington nearby and employers like New Hanover Regional Medical Center, renters find solid job opportunities and educational options, plus Wrightsville Beach is only 8.5 miles away for weekend fun.
Why Wilmington?
- Easy access to several beautiful beaches
- Wilmington is home to Cape Fear Museum, the World War II memorial battleship USS North Carolina, and several other landmarks and museums
- The University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in the city
- The city has a great dining scene with some of the best seafood in the state
Renting in Wilmington
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 534 Sq Ft $1,253 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 730 Sq Ft $1,389 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,064 Sq Ft $1,657 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,337 Sq Ft $2,000 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,758 Sq Ft $2,555 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Capri Estates 687 Sq Ft $1,235/mo
- Mill Creek 762 Sq Ft $1,300/mo
- College Acres 666 Sq Ft $1,363/mo
- Northchase 773 Sq Ft $1,386/mo
- Kirkland 787 Sq Ft $1,431/mo
- Audubon Estates 524 Sq Ft $1,433/mo
- Lincoln Forest 537 Sq Ft $1,446/mo
- Holy Fountain Society 745 Sq Ft $1,480/mo
- Cape Fear Country Club 663 Sq Ft $1,496/mo
- Pine Valley West 771 Sq Ft $1,504/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Wilmington $1,687/mo
- Carolina Beach $1,075/mo
- Kure Beach $1,900/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Wilmington, NC
What are the average rent costs in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,389.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,253.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,389.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,657.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $2,000.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $2,555.
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