
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC from $799 with Swimming Pool (77 Rentals)
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Abbotts Run

Colonial Parke

Harbor Station Townhomes

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Chateau Terrace

The Creek

Hawthorne at New Centre
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Birchwood Park

Braxton Place

Shipyard at Wilmington

The Reserve at Forest Hills

Crosswinds

New Providence Park

Tesla Park
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Hawthorne Commons

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The Willow

Osprey Landing

Amberleigh Shores

The Preserve at Pine Valley

Still Meadow Village

The Keys at 17th Street

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Avalon of Wilmington

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Cape Harbor
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17 Social

Willow Glen

North Chase Apartments

Forest Hills

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Canterbury Woods

Deerbrook Apartments

Reserve at Blake Farm

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Village Green Apartment Homes

715 Clearwater Ct

Argento at Riverlights Apartments
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Meridian at Fairfield Park

Sand Ridge

Arbor Trace

Hawthorne at Murrayville

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Glenmeade Village

Comet Scotts Hill

Stephens Pointe

Proximity Watermark

Ansley Park

The Cottages at Riverlights
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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 | $1,531 | $850 | $2,169 |
| Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $863 | $3,251 |
| Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $945 | $4,407 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $799 | $6,000 |
| Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $939 | $3,895 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilmington, NC
Ranked #7
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,102.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Veterans Park which is listed at $996, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $1,737.
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 302 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 $322 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.