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property at 22105 1/2 Dolores St

$1,800

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$1,800

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property at 654 W 21st St

$1,850

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$1,850

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654 W 21st St

San PedroCA90731
property at 808 Coriander Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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808 Coriander Dr, Unit B

808 Coriander Dr
TorranceCA90502
property at 657 W Oliver St

$2,200

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657 W Oliver St

San PedroCA90731

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Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, CA is a Studio unit found at 335 Pacific Avenue in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood priced from $1,200. 254th Street in the Lomita Pines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
254th StreetCozy singleStudio,1BA$1,295
Carson Senior VillageSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,350
319 W 5th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,385
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
442 Cedar Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$1,522
644 5th St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,580
1601-1611 W LomitaStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, CA and Nearby

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.65 price per square foot 985 W 9th St Model at 985 W 9th St, Unit Unit 1 in the in the East Rancho Palos Verdes neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios starting at $2,095 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
985 W 9th St, Unit Unit 1985 W 9th St4BR,2BA$1.65
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
San Pedro Bank Lofts1x21BR,2BA$2.10
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
LB0985 (Rubs) (Imp.)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Bridgeport View Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 1850 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $7,067. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $1,350 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmington ranges from $1,350 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,150.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilmington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilmington range from $1,295 to $5,585, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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