3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (147 Rentals)

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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 14, 2025

There are currently 867 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $729 to $3,902. Pine Valley East, Echo Farms and Shipyard Plaza 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
Pine Valley East57$2,399$1,497
Echo Farms56$2,188$1,395
Shipyard Plaza55$2,125$1,395
Pine Valley West52$2,188$1,395
Lincoln Forest51$1,622$729
UNC Wilmington48$1,535$729
Windemere48$1,628$729
Kirkland46$2,275$1,699
Cape Fear Country Club45$1,659$819
Silver Lake39$2,050$1,497

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 1,988 square feet priced from $3,091. 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 VillageCerulean1,988 Sq Ft$3,091
Townes at Blake FarmC4D1,872 Sq Ft$2,839
Overlook at Jackeys CreekThe Sullivan1,802 Sq Ft$2,199
Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & TownhomesTH11,800 Sq Ft$2,999
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Cape Fear 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated1,721 Sq Ft$2,820
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage C11,716 Sq Ft$2,540
Comet Scotts HillBirch1,703 Sq Ft$1,890
Barclay Place ApartmentsMagnolia1,695 Sq Ft$2,745
Element Barclay3A1,659 Sq Ft$2,593

Cheapest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 14, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the CAMELLIA Model starting from $1,299 at The Creek in the Carolina Heights 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 $2,030. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The CreekCAMELLIA$1,299
Villas at Echo EastC1$1,299
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chardonnay$1,357
Harbour Ridge3BR$1,395
Meridian VillageCumberland$1,423
Starway Village3BR$1,447
Briarcliff VillasCreswell$1,466
The Keys at 17th StreetHemingway$1,483
Abbotts RunHolden$1,485
Cape HarborAtlantic$1,487

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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 3 Bedroom Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmington with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Wilmington is at The Creek listed at $1,299.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,030.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,988 square feet unit starting from $3,091 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 1,415 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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