1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (182 Rentals)

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The Nixon
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$1,499 - $1,654
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$1,619 - $2,395
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The Nixon

7015 Ruth AveWilmington, NC 28411
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Amberleigh South
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$1,154 - $1,674
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$1,279 - $2,939
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,710 - $2,200
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$1,584 - $3,909
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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City Block
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$1,374 - $1,379
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$1,423 - $1,764
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City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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Flats on Front
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$1,525 - $3,214
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$1,565 - $5,700
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Flats on Front

1045 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401
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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: April 16, 2026

There are currently 1463 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $950 to $3,535. Echo Farms, Shipyard Plaza 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
Echo Farms137$1,790$999
Shipyard Plaza136$1,795$1,047
Silver Lake121$1,795$1,075
UNC Wilmington77$1,380$950
Pine Valley West70$1,395$999
Lincoln Forest69$1,469$950
Windemere67$1,301$950
College Acres59$1,315$999
Pine Valley East55$1,453$999
Northchase53$1,399$1,065

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at South Front in the South Side neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $2,219. Metropolitan at the Riverwalk in the Carolina Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,058 square feet and currently listed start at $1,934. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
South FrontRita Hayworth1,100 Sq Ft$2,219
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkA13TH - Townhome1,058 Sq Ft$1,934
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room996 Sq Ft$1,465
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-6980 Sq Ft$1,679
Pier 33 ApartmentsCape971 Sq Ft$2,319
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide936 Sq Ft$1,196
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentTownhome A913 Sq Ft$1,845
The NixonA1898 Sq Ft$1,619
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Masonboro 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated896 Sq Ft$1,543
Element Barclay1B896 Sq Ft$1,547

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the A2- 1 bedroom Model starting from $910 at Villas at Echo East in the East side neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the STUDIO Model at Bonnet Ct starting at $999 in the Windemere neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,511. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas at Echo EastA2- 1 bedroom$910
Bonnet CtSTUDIO$999
Hanover Landing Apartments1 BD W/D$999
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1 Premium Package A$999
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$999
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Refreshed$1,024
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability$1,025
Starway Village1BR$1,047
Briarcliff VillasAlbermarle$1,065
Birchwood ParkAzalea$1,075

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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

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Villas at Echo East listed at $910.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,511.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,219 at South Front.

What is the average size for Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 1,112 sq ft.

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