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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $850 | $2,050 |
Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $823 | $3,923 |
| Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $925 | $4,954 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $699 | $6,050 |
| Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $939 | $3,835 |
There are currently 1415 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $900 to $3,923. UNC Wilmington, Windemere and Lincoln Forest 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:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Wilmington | 95 | $1,270 | $900 |
| Windemere | 89 | $1,290 | $900 |
| Lincoln Forest | 83 | $1,294 | $900 |
| College Acres | 79 | $1,270 | $900 |
| Covil Estates | 66 | $1,443 | $1,060 |
| Mayfaire | 66 | $1,477 | $900 |
| Pine Valley West | 66 | $1,367 | $1,024 |
| Pine Valley East | 60 | $1,434 | $1,024 |
| Creekwood | 56 | $1,170 | $944 |
| Echo Farms | 50 | $1,647 | $1,024 |
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 $1,639. 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 $2,107. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne at Indy West | The Beacon | 1,131 Sq Ft | $1,639 |
| Metropolitan at the Riverwalk | A13TH - Townhome | 1,058 Sq Ft | $2,107 |
| The Townhomes at Beau Rivage | Avocet w/ Bonus Room | 996 Sq Ft | $1,485 |
| One Midtown Apartment Homes | A3 | 990 Sq Ft | $1,569 |
| Exchange at Westgate | Plan A-6 | 980 Sq Ft | $1,676 |
| Pier 33 Apartments | Cape | 971 Sq Ft | $2,165 |
| Argento at Riverlights Apartments | A5.1 with Den & Garage | 968 Sq Ft | $1,562 |
| The Pinnacle Townhomes | Azalea | 956 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 936 Sq Ft | $1,196 |
| Headwaters at Autumn Hall | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 853 Sq Ft | $1,605 |
As of March 02, 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 A1 Model at Wilmington Commons Apartments starting at $975 in the Windemere neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,489. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Villas at Echo East | A2- 1 bedroom | $910 |
| Wilmington Commons Apartments | A1 | $975 |
| Hawthorne at New Centre | 1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Refreshed | $982 |
| The Pearl & The Jewel | RUBY | $995 |
| Quad Apartment Homes | A - Airlie | $997 |
| Bonnet Ct | STUDIO | $999 |
| Veterans Park | 1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | $999 |
| Harbor Station Townhomes | 1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | $1,000 |
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Azalea- 11AZ | $1,024 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Villas at Echo East listed at $910.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,489.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,131 square feet unit starting from $1,639 at Hawthorne at Indy West.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 682 sq ft.
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