
Top Rated 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (52 Rentals)


The Nixon Apartments

Harper Landing

Oasis at Riverlights

Avalon of Wilmington

The Cordelia

Ansley Park

Amberleigh South
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Pier 33 Apartments

Cadia Myrtle Landing

The Reserve at Mayfaire

Barclay Place Apartments

The Keys at 17th Street

The Helmsman

Abbotts Run

Crosswinds Apartments

Wilmington Commons Apartments
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Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes

Hawthorne at Oleander

Headwaters at Autumn Hall

Hawthorne at the Pointe

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Meridian at Fairfield Park

Grand View Luxury Apartments

New Providence Park
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Amberleigh Shores

Flats on Front

The Creek

Element Barclay Station

Hawthorne at Indy West

Element Barclay

One Midtown Apartment Homes

Willow Glen

Quad Apartment Homes

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Westport Lofts

The Parker Leland

Encore at Westgate

Waterleigh at Leland

Seaboard at Sidbury Station
Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,324 | $775 | $3,542 |
Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $825 | $4,970 |
Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $915 | $7,695 |
Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $709 | $8,172 |
Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $2,590 | $3,390 |
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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 Seahawk Cove listed at $729.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,262.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 2,099 square feet unit starting from $3,254 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 1,213 sq ft.
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