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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, NC

Pricing Updated: 11/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, NC area range in price from $729 to $4,954 with an overall median price of $2,212. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Creekwood at $729, UNC Wilmington at $729, and Windemere at $729. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Creekwood$1,490$729261
UNC Wilmington$1,532$729374
Windemere$1,625$729337
Lincoln Forest$1,635$729317
Cape Fear Country Club$1,647$819225
Hightsville$1,677$944100
Inlet Point Harbor$1,677$99936
Sea Breeze$1,677$99936
The Cape Cypress Island$1,677$99936
College Acres$1,713$729318

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, NC is a Studio unit found at Bonnet Ct in the Windemere neighborhood priced from $899. Villas at Echo East in the East side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnet CtSTUDIOStudio,1BA$899
Villas at Echo EastA21BR,1BA$919
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$982
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$990
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
Veterans Park2 Bedroom-2 Bath2BR,2BA$999
Lofts of WilmingtonA1P - Dogwood I Previously Reno1BR,1BA$999
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$999
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.28 price per square foot C1P - Patio Model at Bellingham Park in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the Chardonnay Model at Vineyard Pointe starting at $1,592 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Windemere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellingham ParkC1P - Patio3BR,2BA$1.28
Vineyard PointeChardonnay3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.80
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.30
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.30
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.76
Villas at Echo EastB32BR,2BA$1.31
The Reserve at Forest HillsAnnexe-Grenache2BR,2BA$1.28
Harrington SquareThe Sunset1BR,1BA$1.34
The Nest at 49552x22BR,2BA$1.13

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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 Cheap Wilmington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington is under $1,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Villas at Echo East which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $2,212.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 486 regular apartments in Wilmington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilmington?

Cheap apartments in Wilmington have an average cost of $395 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.

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