
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (188 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Wilmington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Harper Landing

Oasis at Riverlights

The Nest at 4955

Arboretum West

Middle Sound West Apartments

The Cottages at Riverlights

Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes

Belle Meade

Avalon of Wilmington
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Oak Grove at Blake Farm

The Pines of Wilmington Apartments

The Nixon Apartments

Colonial Parke

The Range On Oleander

Comet Scotts Hill
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Metropolitan at the Riverwalk

Ansley Park

Amberleigh South

Pier 33 Apartments

Cadia Myrtle Landing

Mayfaire Flats

Sawmill Point

Stephens Pointe

Bellingham Park

The Reserve at Mayfaire

Barclay Place Apartments
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Still Meadow Village

City Block

The Keys at 17th Street

The Willow

Cape Harbor

Hamlet Barclay West

Argento at Riverlights Apartments

The Helmsman

Palisades at Lewis Creek

The Coastal

Osprey Landing

Clear Run

Abbotts Run

Wilmington Commons Apartments

Crosswinds Apartments

34 North Apartments

Hawthorne at Oleander

Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes

South Front

Sand Ridge
Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilmington Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,321 | $775 | $3,524 |
Wilmington Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $825 | $4,509 |
Wilmington Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $915 | $6,885 |
Wilmington Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $699 | $9,336 |
Wilmington Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $2,620 | $3,390 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC
There are currently 1552 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington, NC area.The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Windemere, UNC Wilmington, and Lincoln Forest. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Wilmington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Windemere | 4/4 | 413 | $1,849 |
UNC Wilmington | 4/4 | 344 | $3,200 |
Lincoln Forest | 4/4 | 330 | $3,200 |
College Acres | 4/4 | 287 | $3,000 |
Pine Valley West | 4/4 | 275 | $3,000 |
Echo Farms | 4/4 | 225 | $2,196 |
Creekwood | 4/4 | 223 | $2,925 |
Cape Fear Country Club | 4/4 | 189 | $2,925 |
Shipyard Plaza | 4/4 | 188 | $2,168 |
Pine Valley East | 3.5/4 | 335 | $2,251 |
Pet Friendliest Wilmington Apartments for Rent
The Wilmington Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Hawthorne at Murrayville in the Kings Grant neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Mayfaire Flats in the Landfall neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Wilmington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Hawthorne at Murrayville | 4/4 | Kings Grant | $1,349 |
Mayfaire Flats | 4/4 | Landfall | $1,605 |
Hawthorne at Indy West | 4/4 | Shipyard Plaza | $1,378 |
Osprey Landing | 3.8/4 | Sunset Park | $1,095 |
Element Barclay | 3.8/4 | Echo Farms | $1,356 |
Pier 33 Apartments | 3.8/4 | Downtown Wilmington | $1,480 |
Hawthorne at Smith Creek | 3.8/4 | Murraysville | $1,496 |
Hawthorne at the Pointe | 3.8/4 | Echo Farms | $1,488 |
The Range On Oleander | 3.8/4 | Masonboro | $1,545 |
The Nixon Apartments | 3.6/4 | Ogden | $1,349 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Wilmington, NC
The lowest priced Wilmington apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic 1 Bed Model at Hawthorne at New Centre in the Windemere neighborhood starting from $1,035. The second cheapest Wilmington Pet Friendly apartment is the S1 Model at Waterleigh at Leland, which is a Studio starting at $1,245 . Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Wilmington apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Hawthorne at New Centre | 1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic | $1,035 |
Waterleigh at Leland | S1 | $1,245 |
Element Barclay | 1C | $1,418 |
Hawthorne at Smith Creek | The Poppy | $1,496 |
Hawthorne at Indy West | The Hatteras | $1,499 |
The Range On Oleander | A6 | $1,545 |
Pier 33 Apartments | Bellamy | $1,575 |
Hawthorne at Murrayville | The Wrightsville | $1,624 |
Westgate Townes | Morrison | $1,825 |
Hawthorne at the Pointe | The Carolina | $1,935 |
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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 LifestyleWilmington, NC
Ranked #6
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 Pet Friendly Wilmington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Wilmington?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Wilmington is at Villas at Echo East listed at $910.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Wilmington Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Wilmington is $2,022.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Wilmington Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 2,600 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at 4632 Long Leaf Hills Dr.
What is the average size for Wilmington Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Wilmington is currently at 738 sq ft.
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