Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (179 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Wilmington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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The Nixon
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$1,639 - $2,290
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The Nixon

7015 Ruth AveWilmington, NC 28411
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Amberleigh South
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$1,508 - $2,148
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,584 - $5,769
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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City Block
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$1,423 - $1,729
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City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Willow
$1,413 - $2,204
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
$1,300 - $2,255
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Riverwood
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$1,374 - $2,784
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC

There are currently 1424 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 Echo Farms, Shipyard Plaza, and Silver Lake. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Echo Farms4/4441$2,349
Shipyard Plaza4/4424$2,335
Silver Lake4/4353$2,186
Pine Valley West4/4311$2,029
Pine Valley East4/4297$2,199
Lincoln Forest4/4271$1,877
Windemere4/4219$1,895
UNC Wilmington4/4195$1,755
Cape Fear Country Club4/4190$2,029
Covil Estates4/4149$1,933

Pet Friendliest Wilmington Apartments for Rent

The Wilmington Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Townhomes at Beau Rivage in the River Pointe Masonboro Commons neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent in the Shipyard Plaza 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Townhomes at Beau Rivage4/4River Pointe Masonboro Commons$1,480
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent4/4Shipyard Plaza$1,749
17 Social4/4Cape Fear Country Club$1,340
Hawthorne at Murrayville3.8/4Kings Grant$1,299
Hawthorne at Indy West3.8/4Shipyard Plaza$1,341
Arboretum Village3.8/4Covil Estates$2,432
Mayfaire Flats3.6/4Landfall$1,525
Element Barclay3.6/4Echo Farms$1,431
Arbor Trace3.4/4Echo Farms$1,252
Osprey Landing3.4/4Sunset Park$1,170

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Wilmington, NC

The lowest priced Wilmington apartment at a property that allows pets is the Tide 1 Bed Model at Osprey Landing in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,170. The second cheapest Wilmington Pet Friendly apartment is the The Carolina Model at Hawthorne at Murrayville, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,299 in the Kings Grant neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Wilmington apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Osprey LandingTide$1,170
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina$1,299
Element Barclay1B$1,431
Village Green Apartment Homes2x1 Grand$1,469
17 SocialA1E$1,475
The Townhomes at Beau RivageAvocet w/ Bonus Room$1,480
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Masonboro$1,675
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentTownhome B$1,749
Mayfaire FlatsByron$2,380
Arboretum VillageMeadow$3,213

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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
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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 $2,020.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 2,162 square feet unit starting from $1,588 at Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes.

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 732 sq ft.

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