3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (160 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Amberleigh South
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$2,054 - $2,124
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$1,379 - $2,667
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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The Willow
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$1,820 - $2,175
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$1,365 - $2,220
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
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$1,865 - $2,070
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$1,305 - $2,115
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Cape Harbor
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$1,710 - $1,853
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$1,419 - $5,455
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Riverwood
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$2,094 - $2,784
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$1,374 - $2,784
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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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: July 23, 2026

There are currently 574 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $715 to $6,050. Lincoln Forest, 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
Lincoln Forest48$1,800$715
Echo Farms47$2,149$1,442
Pine Valley East46$2,274$1,497
Shipyard Plaza45$2,169$1,442
Cape Fear Country Club38$1,739$849
Pine Valley West38$2,149$1,450
Sunset Park35$2,025$1,442
Silver Lake33$2,119$1,497
UNC Wilmington30$1,893$715
Windemere27$1,925$715

Largest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at Townes at Blake Farm in the Kirkland neighborhood and is 1,872 square feet priced from $2,985. Riverwood in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,832 square feet and currently listed start at $2,418. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Townes at Blake FarmC4D1,872 Sq Ft$2,985
RiverwoodC2B1,832 Sq Ft$2,418
Proximity WatermarkC2B1,760 Sq Ft$6,050
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage C1 + Den1,716 Sq Ft$2,964
Barclay Place ApartmentsMagnolia1,695 Sq Ft$2,779
Pier 33 ApartmentsPier Mezzanine1,642 Sq Ft$5,769
Seaboard at Sidbury StationARIA1,618 Sq Ft$2,251
Banyan Silo RidgeJuniper1,613 Sq Ft$2,405
Exchange at WestgateC11,569 Sq Ft$2,230
The CordeliaThe Alina1,568 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 23, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the C1- 3 bedroom Model starting from $1,299 at Villas at Echo East in the East side neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 3 Bedroom is the Three Bedroom - Luxury Model at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments starting at $1,350 in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,180. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villas at Echo EastC1- 3 bedroom$1,299
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsThree Bedroom - Luxury$1,350
Brunswick Point ApartmentsCalabash$1,437
New Hanover Village Apartments3 Bedroom - Garden$1,450
Sand RidgeBluestar$1,467
Briarcliff VillasCreswell$1,496
Crosswinds32$1,497
Cypress Grove ApartmentsThree Bedrom Two Bath Garden$1,500
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia$1,569
Osprey LandingReef$1,580

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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.

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Wilmington, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Villas at Echo East 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 $2,180.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,872 square feet unit starting from $2,985 at Townes at Blake Farm.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 1,176 sq ft.

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