1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (181 Rentals)

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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: November 16, 2025

There are currently 1778 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $920 to $3,297. Windemere, UNC Wilmington and College Acres 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
Windemere130$1,260$920
UNC Wilmington117$1,264$920
College Acres104$1,266$920
Mayfaire99$1,445$955
Lincoln Forest92$1,391$950
Pine Valley West87$1,395$1,075
Covil Estates75$1,465$1,008
Creekwood73$1,084$920
Echo Farms70$1,395$1,047
Pine Valley East70$1,443$1,075

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Hawthorne at Indy West in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood and is 1,131 square feet priced from $1,499. 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 $2,119. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Beacon1,131 Sq Ft$1,499
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkA13TH - Townhome1,058 Sq Ft$2,119
Argento at Riverlights ApartmentsA41,040 Sq Ft$1,729
Harrington SquareThe Ocean Isle1,037 Sq Ft$1,325
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room996 Sq Ft$1,419
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-6980 Sq Ft$1,566
The Pinnacle TownhomesAzalea956 Sq Ft$1,550
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckAzalea with Sunroom940 Sq Ft$1,264
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentTownhome A913 Sq Ft$1,624
Headwaters at Autumn Hall1 Bedroom 1 Bath853 Sq Ft$1,451

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 16, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the A2 Model starting from $919 at Villas at Echo East in the East side neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the A1R - Dogwood Model at Lofts of Wilmington starting at $955 in the Kings Grant neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,422. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas at Echo EastA2$919
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood$955
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic$974
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1$975
Abbotts RunWrightsville-Granite$985
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY$995
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability$999
Cape HarborBrindley$1,008
Starway Village1BR$1,047
Cargo North1BR/1.0BA$1,050

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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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Getting Around Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $919.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,422.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,131 square feet unit starting from $1,499 at Hawthorne at Indy West.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 598 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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