How much is rent in Wilmington, NC?

The average asking rent across the 48 listings we track in Wilmington, NC is $1,396/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,044/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Wilmington?

The Creek Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Wilmington, NC at $1,044/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Wilmington?

Based on the listings we track in Wilmington, NC: studios around $1,498/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,342/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,527/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,700/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Wilmington expensive to rent in?

Wilmington sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,396/mo is about 7% above the NC state average of $1,306/mo.

Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC

Across 48 rentals in Wilmington, NC, the cheapest we list is $1,044/mo and the average asking rent is around $1,396/mo. That runs about 7% above the NC state average of $1,306/mo, toward the pricier end of the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,342/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,527/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$1,044

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,3967% above NC

across all sizes

Average by sizevs NC typical

Studio$1,49815% above NC

1 bed$1,3427% above NC

2 bed$1,5278% above NC

3 bed$1,70012% below NC

Cypress Grove Apartments, Wilmington

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1-bedroom apartment at St. Andrews Reserve Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,169/mo

3.5(219)

1 bd|1 ba|695 ft²

St. Andrews Reserve Apartments

814 St. Andrews Dr., Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Arboretum West in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,178/mo

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1 bd|1 ba

Arboretum West

Arboretum West, Wilmington

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2-bedroom apartment at The Preserve At Pine Valley Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Great deal

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,180/mo

1.0(1)

2 bd|1 ba|813 ft²

The Preserve At Pine Valley Apartments

3314 Wickslow, Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Canterbury Woods Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,200/mo

4.0(30)

1 bd|1 ba|750 ft²

Canterbury Woods Apartments

2320 Canterwood Drive, Wilmington, NC

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2-bedroom apartment at Chateau Terrace Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Great deal

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,200/mo

4.8(32)

2 bd|1.5 ba|1,150 ft²

Chateau Terrace Apartments

1201-A Columbus Circle, Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Still Meadow Village I Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,247/mo

4.2(83)

1 bd|1 ba|819 ft²

Still Meadow Village I Apartments

4632 Still Meadow Dr., Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Avalon Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,255/mo

4.3(176)

1 bd|1 ba|570 ft²

Avalon Apartments

Avalon Apartments, Wilmington

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1-bedroom apartment at Bellingham Park Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,256/mo

3.7(79)

1 bd|1 ba|826 ft²

Bellingham Park Apartments

1522 Cadfel Ct., Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Quad Apartment Homes in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,262/mo

4.2(153)

1 bd|1 ba|495 ft²

Quad Apartment Homes

734 N. MacMillan Ave, Wilmington, NC

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Studio apartment at 17 Social Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,270/mo

4.4(124)

Studio|1 ba|571 ft²

17 Social Apartments

1625 S 17th Street, Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Glenmeade Village Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,275/mo

4.6(42)

1 bd|1 ba|750 ft²

Glenmeade Village Apartments

1518 Village Drive, Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Belle Meade Apartment Homes in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,315/mo

4.2(150)

1 bd|1 ba|864 ft²

Belle Meade Apartment Homes

Belle Meade Apartment Homes, Wilmington

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1-bedroom apartment at Clear Run Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,335/mo

3.7(177)

1 bd|1 ba|570 ft²

Clear Run Apartments

5300 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Annexe At The Reserve Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,341/mo

3.3(136)

1 bd|1 ba|632 ft²

Annexe At The Reserve Apartments

361 Darlington Ave, Wilmington, NC

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2-bedroom apartment at The Park at Three Oaks in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,350/mo

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2 bd|2 ba|1,080 ft²

The Park at Three Oaks

The Park at Three Oaks, Wilmington

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1-bedroom apartment at Hawthorne At Indy West Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,365/mo

4.5(197)

1 bd|1 ba|675 ft²

Hawthorne At Indy West Apartments

3960 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at Meridian At Fairfield Park Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,381/mo

4.6(180)

1 bd|1 ba|767 ft²

Meridian At Fairfield Park Apartments

4605 Fairview Dr., Wilmington, NC

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1-bedroom apartment at One Midtown Apartment Homes in Wilmington, NC

Apartment · Wilmington

$1,383/mo

4.8(210)

1 bd|1 ba|702 ft²

One Midtown Apartment Homes

2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC

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Renting in Wilmington, NC: common questions

How much is rent in Wilmington, NC?: The average asking rent across the 48 listings we track in Wilmington, NC is $1,396/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,044/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Wilmington?: The Creek Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Wilmington, NC at $1,044/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Wilmington?: Based on the listings we track in Wilmington, NC: studios around $1,498/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,342/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,527/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,700/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Wilmington expensive to rent in?: Wilmington sits toward the higher end: its average rent of $1,396/mo is about 7% above the NC state average of $1,306/mo.

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