1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (188 Rentals)

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Amberleigh South
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$1,279 - $1,824
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$1,399 - $2,311
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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City Block
$1,500
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$1,551
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City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Willow
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$1,225 - $1,495
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$1,270 - $2,375
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
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$1,249 - $1,400
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$1,244 - $2,130
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Cape Harbor
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$1,336 - $1,541
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$1,380 - $5,537
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Riverwood
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$1,374 - $1,559
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 15, 2026

There are currently 994 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $675 to $3,240. Shipyard Plaza, Echo Farms and Silver Lake are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Shipyard Plaza105$1,754$1,047
Echo Farms104$1,738$1,047
Silver Lake100$1,810$1,075
Lincoln Forest78$1,447$675
UNC Wilmington77$1,372$675
Windemere58$1,707$900
College Acres52$1,771$675
Cape Fear Country Club46$1,475$985
Mayfaire45$1,880$900
Northchase31$1,541$1,116

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Argento at Riverlights Apartments in the Pine Valley East neighborhood and is 1,040 square feet priced from $1,692. Harrington Square in the Brunswick County neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,037 square feet and currently listed start at $1,325. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,692
Harrington SquareThe Ocean Isle1,037 Sq Ft$1,325
Exchange at WestgateA6980 Sq Ft$1,705
Pier 33 ApartmentsCape971 Sq Ft$2,319
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide936 Sq Ft$1,196
Proximity WatermarkA1C928 Sq Ft$1,920
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Topsail900 Sq Ft$1,482
Element Barclay1B896 Sq Ft$1,542
Reserve at Blake FarmA1B888 Sq Ft$1,484
Westport LoftsA4872 Sq Ft$1,730

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 15, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the 1 BD W/D Model starting from $985 at Hanover Landing Apartments in the Creekwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom Model at Veterans Park starting at $996 in the The Cape Cypress Island neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,613. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hanover Landing Apartments1 BD W/D$985
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$996
Starway Village1BR$1,047
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1$1,050
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability$1,050
Abbotts RunWrightsville-Granite$1,080
Bonnet CtSTUDIO$1,096
Lofts of WilmingtonA1P - Dogwood$1,100
Crosswinds11$1,145
Exchange at WestgateA1$1,195

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Wilmington Overview

A coastal post city in the great state of North Carolina, Wilmington is a progressive city known for its scenic beauty and thriving arts community. Officially designated as a 'Coast Guard City', the city is home to a number of ships and other war memorials, as well as a wide range of impressive historic homes and sprawling estates.

Why live in Wilmington, NC?

Known among film fans as 'Hollywood East', apartments for rent in Wilmington offer close proximity not only to the famous Screen Gems Studios (ground zero for hit shows such as 'Dawson's Creek' and 'One Tree Hill'), but also an impressive myriad of cultural destinations, ranging from art galleries to museums. Add to that a jaw-dropping coastal view, and you have a North Carolina city well worthy of your consideration.

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Wilmington, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Hanover Landing Apartments listed at $985.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,613.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,040 square feet unit starting from $1,692 at Argento at Riverlights Apartments.

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