Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC from $863 (104 Rentals)

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$1,200 - $1,350
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4752 Seahawk Ct

WilmingtonNC28403
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The Willow
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$1,203 - $1,348

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Base Rent$1,251 - $3,551
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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$1,245 - $1,250
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2940 Oleander Dr

WilmingtonNC28403

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Canterbury Woods
$1,315

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Base Rent$1,339 - $1,639
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 29

Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Cape Harbor
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$1,322 - $1,433

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Base Rent$1,318 - $4,824
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Clear Run
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$1,376 - $1,406

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Base Rent$1,428 - $3,870
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Riverwood
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$1,409 - $1,559

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Base Rent$1,463 - $2,784
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 11

Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,428 - $1,564

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Base Rent$1,472 - $2,329
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington is under $1,102.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Veterans Park which is listed at $996, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $1,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 302 regular apartments in Wilmington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilmington?

Cheap apartments in Wilmington have an average cost of $322 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.

Expert Rental Resources

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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