
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC from $799 (42 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Wilmington.
Cheap Apartments in Wilmington.


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Chateau Terrace

The Creek

Hawthorne at New Centre

Birchwood Park

Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes

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The Willow

Crosswinds
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Amberleigh Shores

Hawthorne Commons

Still Meadow Village

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Glenmeade Village

Avalon of Wilmington

Forest Hills

17 Social

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Cape Harbor
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Hawthorne at Murrayville

One Midtown Apartment Homes

Reserve at Blake Farm

Stephens Pointe

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Canterbury Woods

Arbor Trace

Meridian at Fairfield Park

Belle Meade
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The Cottages at Riverlights

Ansley Park

Quad Apartment Homes

Oasis at Riverlights

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

The Helmsman

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Riverwood

Oak Grove at Blake Farm
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Hawthorne Lofts South

Bellingham Park

Lofts of Wilmington

Flats on Front

Egret Pointe Apartment Homes

Comet Westgate

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Sidbury Crossing

Evolve Waterford
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The Flats at Leland

Westport Lofts
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 | $1,522 | $850 | $2,169 |
| Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $863 | $3,280 |
| Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $945 | $4,669 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $799 | $6,050 |
| Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is 34 North Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $1,760.
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 171 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 $336 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.
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