3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (155 Rentals)

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Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 23, 2026

There are currently 809 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $699 to $6,050. Kirkland, Echo Farms and Pine Valley East are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Kirkland55$2,199$1,590
Echo Farms53$2,170$1,422
Pine Valley East52$2,399$1,422
Shipyard Plaza50$2,170$1,422
Lincoln Forest46$1,804$699
UNC Wilmington46$1,650$699
Pine Valley West43$2,200$1,422
Silver Lake43$2,050$1,422
Windemere41$1,730$699
Cape Fear Country Club37$1,871$819

Largest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Arboretum Village in the Ogden neighborhood and is 1,876 square feet priced from $2,757. Townes at Blake Farm in the Kirkland neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,872 square feet and currently listed start at $2,839. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Arboretum VillageMeadow1,876 Sq Ft$2,757
Townes at Blake FarmC4D1,872 Sq Ft$2,839
Riverwood Apartments & TownhomesC2B1,832 Sq Ft$2,624
Overlook at Jackeys CreekThe Sullivan1,802 Sq Ft$2,199
Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & TownhomesThe Grove1,800 Sq Ft$2,999
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Cape Fear 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated1,721 Sq Ft$2,565
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage C21,716 Sq Ft$2,791
Barclay Place ApartmentsMagnolia1,695 Sq Ft$2,745

Cheapest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 23, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the Cordova (Enclave) Model starting from $819 at Elevation Student Living in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 3 Bedroom is the C1 Model at Villas at Echo East starting at $1,299 in the East side neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,023. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Elevation Student LivingCordova (Enclave)$819
Villas at Echo EastC1$1,299
Harrington SquareThe Wrightsville$1,305
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsThree Bedroom - Luxury$1,350
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chardonnay$1,362
The WillowThe Blue Stone$1,375
The Preserve at Pine ValleyWillow- 32Z$1,399
The Keys at 17th StreetHemingway$1,416
Meridian VillageCumberland$1,421
Starway Village3BR$1,442

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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.

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmington with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Elevation Student Living listed at $819.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,023.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,876 square feet unit starting from $2,757 at Arboretum Village.

What is the average size for Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 1,289 sq ft.

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