3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (133 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: August 04, 2025

There are currently 507 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, NC that range in price from $715 to $8,181. Kirkland, Pine Valley East and Echo Farms 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
Kirkland51$2,510$1,697
Pine Valley East48$2,399$1,517
Echo Farms44$2,189$1,395
Pine Valley West40$2,180$1,395
Shipyard Plaza39$2,189$1,395
Lincoln Forest38$1,850$715
Cape Fear Country Club36$1,844$1,240
Sunset Park28$2,800$1,395
Silver Lake24$2,090$1,517
Murraysville19$1,765$1,570

Largest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is found at The Pinnacle Townhomes in the Kirkland neighborhood and is 1,809 square feet priced from $2,208. Townes at Blake Farm has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,808 square feet and currently listed start at $2,526. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Pinnacle TownhomesDogwood1,809 Sq Ft$2,208
Townes at Blake FarmC3A1,808 Sq Ft$2,526
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage C21,716 Sq Ft$3,125
Comet Scotts HillBirch1,703 Sq Ft$1,985
Barclay Place ApartmentsLive Oak1,675 Sq Ft$2,680
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Wrightsville1,667 Sq Ft$2,350
Flats on Front3B Den1,621 Sq Ft$2,995
Seaboard at Sidbury StationARIA1,618 Sq Ft$2,139
The Nixon ApartmentsC21,617 Sq Ft$2,200
Banyan Silo RidgeJuniper1,613 Sq Ft$2,299

Cheapest Available Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, NC is the 3BR Model starting from $1,395 at Harbour Ridge in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 3 Bedroom is the 3BR Model at Starway Village starting at $1,447 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,336. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Harbour Ridge3BR$1,395
Starway Village3BR$1,447
Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Riesling$1,520
The Keys at 17th StreetHemingway Premium Granite$1,533
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden$1,550
Abbotts RunHolden$1,555
Cape HarborAtlantic$1,570
Osprey LandingReef$1,580
The Preserve at Pine ValleyWillow- 32Z$1,595
Meridian VillageCumberland$1,617

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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 Harbour Ridge listed at $1,395.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,336.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,809 square feet unit starting from $2,208 at The Pinnacle Townhomes.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 1,718 sq ft.

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