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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Wilmington, NC

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  2. Building Photo - The Nixon
    $205 Off
    Price Drop. $205 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,449
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,329 - $1,534
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Total Monthly Price$1,449 - $1,654

    The Nixon

    7015 Ruth Ave, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 981-1114
  19. $178 Off
    Price Drop. $178 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,080+
    2 BEDS
    $1,491+

    Cape Harbor

    7113 Cape Harbor Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 679-0987
  21. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,423
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,374 - $1,379
    Required Monthly Fees$48
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,422 - $1,427

    City Block

    814 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    (910) 679-9505
  26. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,288
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,163 - $1,351
    Required Monthly Fees$125
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,288 - $1,476

    Amberleigh South

    550 Avery Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 839-5284
  41. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,424
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,320 - $1,510
    Required Monthly Fees$103
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,423 - $1,613

    Ascend Brunswick Village

    3100 Ascend Loop, Leland, NC 28451
    (910) 901-8161
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Living & Renting in Wilmington

Wilmington at a Glance

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$1,356
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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

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington

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Education

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John T Hoggard High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,226 Students
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Isaac M Bear High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
226 Students
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Eugene Ashley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,975 Students
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Emsley A Laney High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,220 Students
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New Hanover High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,466 Students
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Emma B Trask Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
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Myrtle Grove Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
645 Students
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Charles P Murray Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
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Williston Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
683 Students
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Edwin A. Anderson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
624 Students
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Masonboro Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
575 Students
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Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
556 Students
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Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
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Porters Neck Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
605 Students

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