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Apartments under $1,700 for Rent in Wilmington, NC

1,749 Rentals
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  4. $339 Off
    Price Drop. $339 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,291+
    2 BEDS
    $1,455+
    3 BEDS
    $1,702+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,149 - $1,899
    Required Monthly Fees$142
    Total Monthly Price$1,291 - $2,041

    Sidbury Crossing

    4605 Sidbury Crossing Dr, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
    (910) 218-8621
  17. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,473+
    2 BEDS
    $1,605+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,369 - $1,742
    Required Monthly Fees$104
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,473 - $1,846

    Ascend Brunswick Village

    3100 Ascend Loop, Leland, NC 28451
    (910) 901-8161
  19. $186 Off
    Price Drop. $186 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,030+
    2 BEDS
    $1,300+
    3 BEDS
    $1,515+

    Abbotts Run

    511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
    (910) 807-3398
  20. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,244+
    2 BEDS
    $1,519+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,720
    Required Monthly Fees$44
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,244 - $1,764

    Cape Harbor

    7113 Cape Harbor Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 679-0987
  21. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,734
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700 - $1,800
    Required Monthly Fees$34
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,734 - $1,834

    Barclay Place Apartments

    2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
    (910) 839-5763
  24. STUDIO
    $1,639+
    1 BED
    $1,769+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,520 - $1,665
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,639 - $1,784

    Pier 33 Apartments

    901 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    (910) 839-5815
  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,399
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,274 - $1,751
    Required Monthly Fees$125
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,785

    Amberleigh South

    550 Avery Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 839-5284
  30. $345 Off
    Price Drop. $345 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,371+
    2 BEDS
    $1,446+
    3 BEDS
    $1,696+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,325 - $1,920
    Required Monthly Fees$46
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,371 - $1,966

    The Willow

    414 Mill Creek Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403
    (910) 407-0844
  33. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,452+
    2 BEDS
    $1,726+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,401 - $1,675
    Required Monthly Fees$51
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,452 - $1,726

    City Block

    814 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    (910) 679-9505
  34. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,406+
    2 BEDS
    $1,721+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,360 - $1,830
    Required Monthly Fees$46
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,406 - $1,876

    Clear Run

    5300 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
    (910) 807-4342
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Living & Renting in Wilmington

Wilmington at a Glance

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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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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
GreatSchools Rating
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Porters Neck Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
605 Students

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