
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC from $500 with Washer/Dryer (55 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Harrington Square
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Exchange at Westgate
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Comet Westgate
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 | $1,520 | $850 | $1,979 |
| Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $675 | $3,254 |
| Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $899 | $4,278 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $715 | $6,050 |
| Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $939 | $3,795 |
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is 34 North Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $2,160.
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 290 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 $251 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.
Expert Rental Resources
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.