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Apartments under $500 for Rent in Wilmington, NC

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  3. Access to resident-only features - Amberleigh South
    $453 Off
    Price Drop. $453 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,379+
    2 BEDS
    $1,928+
    3 BEDS
    $2,179+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,254 - $2,124
    Required Monthly Fees$125
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,379 - $2,249

    Amberleigh South

    550 Avery Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 839-5284
  4. Building Photo - Element Barclay Station
    $442 Off
    Price Drop. $442 Off
    1 BED
    $1,613+
    2 BEDS
    $1,911+
    3 BEDS
    $2,281+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,476 - $2,194
    Required Monthly Fees$137
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,613 - $2,331

    Element Barclay Station

    1841 Dusty Miller Ln, Wilmington, NC 28412
    (910) 877-8670
  6. Building Photo - Sidbury Crossing
    $339 Off
    Price Drop. $339 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,291+
    2 BEDS
    $1,495+
    3 BEDS
    $1,822+
    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
  8. $306 Off
    Price Drop. $306 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,419+
    2 BEDS
    $1,487+
    3 BEDS
    $1,754+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,375 - $1,853
    Required Monthly Fees$44
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,419 - $1,897

    Cape Harbor

    7113 Cape Harbor Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
    (910) 679-0987
  9. $268 Off
    Price Drop. $268 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,265+
    1 BED
    $1,230+
    2 BEDS
    $1,685+
    3 BEDS
    $2,230+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195 - $2,220
    Required Monthly Fees$35
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,230 - $2,255

    Exchange at Westgate

    5214 Browning Ln, Leland, NC 28451
    (910) 218-9849
  11. Other - Clear Run
    $224 Off
    Price Drop. $224 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,306+
    2 BEDS
    $1,601+
    3 BEDS
    $1,911+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,260 - $2,070
    Required Monthly Fees$46
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,306 - $2,116

    Clear Run

    5300 New Centre Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
    (910) 807-4342
  14. Building Photo - Abbotts Run
    $186 Off
    Price Drop. $186 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,070+
    2 BEDS
    $1,300+
    3 BEDS
    $1,565+

    Abbotts Run

    511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
    (910) 807-3398
  23. Resort-Style Swimming Pool & Sundeck - The Creek
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,060+
    1 BED
    $1,184+
    2 BEDS
    $1,290+
    3 BEDS
    $1,499+

    The Creek

    2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    (910) 839-7514
  33. Building Photo - Bonnet Ct
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,096+
    2 BEDS
    $1,296+

    Bonnet Ct

    245 S Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
  37. Building Photo - Beckington
    Good Value
    |
    3 BEDS
    $1,714
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,714 - $2,040
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,714 - $2,040

    Beckington

    6012 Beckington Dr, Leland, NC 28451
    (910) 218-9690
  38. Community - Chateau Terrace
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,301
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,285 - $1,385
    Required Monthly Fees$16
    Total Monthly Price$1,301 - $1,401

    Chateau Terrace

    1201 Columbus Cir, Wilmington, NC 28403
    (910) 679-9033
  39. Aerial - Pier 33 Apartments
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,639+
    1 BED
    $1,854+
    2 BEDS
    $2,359+
    3 BEDS
    $5,769+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,520 - $5,650
    Required Monthly Fees$119
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,639 - $5,769

    Pier 33 Apartments

    901 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    (910) 839-5815
  42. Interior Photo - Barclay Place Apartments
    Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,734+
    2 BEDS
    $1,819+
    3 BEDS
    $2,139+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700 - $2,745
    Required Monthly Fees$34
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,734 - $2,779

    Barclay Place Apartments

    2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
    (910) 839-5763

Living & Renting in Wilmington

Wilmington at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,389
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Average Rent in Wilmington
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Schools in Wilmington

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

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Education

GreatSchools Rating
Isaac M Bear High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
259 Students
GreatSchools Rating
John T Hoggard High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,226 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Eugene Ashley High

Public High School

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

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,331 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Emma B Trask Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Myrtle Grove Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Charles P Murray Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Masonboro Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
541 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Edwin A. Anderson Elementary

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
675 Students

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