1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (190 Rentals)

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Amberleigh South
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$1,390 - $1,894
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,735 - $2,200
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$1,639 - $3,919
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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City Block
$1,409
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$1,460
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City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Willow
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$1,326 - $1,443
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$1,366 - $3,425
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
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$1,502 - $1,551
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$1,484 - $4,047
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Cape Harbor
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$1,255 - $1,443
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Riverwood
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$1,479 - $1,559
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 30, 2026

There are currently 1016 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $950 to $3,365. 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 Plaza119$1,714$1,025
Echo Farms117$1,712$1,025
Silver Lake96$1,766$1,225
Lincoln Forest77$1,475$950
Cape Fear Country Club63$1,475$985
UNC Wilmington55$1,400$950
Sunset Park42$1,549$1,025
Pine Valley West38$1,549$1,025
Windemere34$1,852$950
Pine Valley East28$1,665$1,225

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 $2,313. Exchange at Westgate in the Brunswick County neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 980 square feet and currently listed start at $1,740. 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$2,313
Exchange at WestgateA6980 Sq Ft$1,740
Pier 33 ApartmentsCape971 Sq Ft$2,054
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide936 Sq Ft$1,196
Proximity WatermarkA1C928 Sq Ft$1,920
Element Barclay StationA6-1925 Sq Ft$1,762
Harrington SquareThe Holden905 Sq Ft$1,260
Element Barclay1C902 Sq Ft$1,659
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Masonboro 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated896 Sq Ft$1,771
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkA9D - Den882 Sq Ft$2,094

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 30, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the 1X1 CLASSIC Model starting from $950 at 34 North Apartments in the Windemere 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 $1,653. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
34 North Apartments1X1 CLASSIC$950
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom$996
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded$1,025
Villas at Echo EastA260$1,047
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1$1,050
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability$1,050
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood$1,125
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure$1,175
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide$1,196

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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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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 34 North Apartments listed at $950.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,653.

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 $2,313 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 706 sq ft.

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