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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,525 | $850 | $2,218 |
| Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $823 | $3,623 |
Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $925 | $4,954 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $699 | $6,150 |
| Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $939 | $3,795 |
There are currently 3450 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $925 to $4,954. Echo Farms, Shipyard Plaza and Pine Valley West are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Farms | 297 | $1,658 | $1,195 |
| Shipyard Plaza | 282 | $1,643 | $1,195 |
| Pine Valley West | 250 | $1,548 | $1,195 |
| Pine Valley East | 236 | $1,641 | $1,195 |
| Silver Lake | 230 | $1,668 | $1,195 |
| Lincoln Forest | 194 | $1,528 | $934 |
| Windemere | 167 | $1,699 | $925 |
| Cape Fear Country Club | 135 | $1,499 | $934 |
| UNC Wilmington | 121 | $1,525 | $925 |
| Mayfaire | 119 | $1,969 | $925 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Townes at Blake Farm in the Kirkland neighborhood and is 1,696 square feet priced from $2,418. Westport Lofts has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,597 square feet and currently listed start at $2,340. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Wilmington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Blake Farm | B3D | 1,696 Sq Ft | $2,418 |
| Westport Lofts | T1 | 1,597 Sq Ft | $2,340 |
| The Nixon | B3 | 1,561 Sq Ft | $2,189 |
| The Pinnacle Townhomes | Magnolia (Enclosed) | 1,547 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Westgate Townes | Wilson | 1,485 Sq Ft | $1,899 |
| The Reserve at Mayfaire | The Oceanic 2 Bedroom 2 Bath with Den Renovated | 1,473 Sq Ft | $2,101 |
| Townes at Prior | B1 Platinum + Den | 1,471 Sq Ft | $1,939 |
| Proximity Watermark | B2D | 1,415 Sq Ft | $2,975 |
| Sand Ridge | Oleander | 1,390 Sq Ft | $1,676 |
| Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent | Townhome E | 1,382 Sq Ft | $2,030 |
As of April 06, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the Burton (Enclave) Model starting from $934 at Elevation Student Living in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 2 Bedroom is the The Pinelandcress Model at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes starting at $982 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,753. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Wilmington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation Student Living | Burton (Enclave) | $934 |
| Egret Pointe Apartment Homes | The Pinelandcress | $982 |
| Villas at Echo East | B2- 2 bedroom | $999 |
| Hanover Landing Apartments | 2BD Classic | $1,099 |
| Bonnet Ct | 2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom | $1,159 |
| Veterans Park | 2 Bedroom-2 Bath | $1,159 |
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Fern Renovated- 21Z | $1,160 |
| Crosswinds | 22 | $1,195 |
| Cypress Grove Apartments | Two Bedroom x One Bath Renovated | $1,199 |
| Deerbrook Apartments | Classic Bennett | $1,199 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Elevation Student Living listed at $934.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,753.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,696 square feet unit starting from $2,418 at Townes at Blake Farm.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 1,054 sq ft.
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