Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (188 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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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC

There are currently 1393 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 Lincoln Forest, Pine Valley West, and Echo Farms. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Lincoln Forest4/4354$1,799
Pine Valley West4/4330$2,150
Echo Farms4/4326$2,186
UNC Wilmington4/4311$1,620
Windemere4/4310$1,730
Shipyard Plaza4/4308$2,170
College Acres4/4242$1,749
Cape Fear Country Club4/4237$1,883
Creekwood4/4200$1,697
Pine Valley East3.5/4317$2,399

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. 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
Hawthorne at Murrayville4/4Kings Grant$1,249
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent4/4Shipyard Plaza$1,619
17 Social4/4Cape Fear Country Club$1,175
Mayfaire Flats3.8/4Landfall$1,400
Element Barclay3.8/4Echo Farms$1,332
Hawthorne at Indy West3.8/4Shipyard Plaza$1,299
Osprey Landing3.6/4Sunset Park$1,170
Arbor Trace3.6/4Echo Farms$1,151
Shipyard at Wilmington3.6/4Shipyard Plaza$1,196
Pier 33 Apartments3.6/4Downtown Wilmington$1,425

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Wilmington, NC

The lowest priced Wilmington apartment at a property that allows pets is the Azalea Accessible 1 Bed Model at Arbor Trace in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,151. The second cheapest Wilmington Pet Friendly apartment is the Tide Model at Osprey Landing, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,170 in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Wilmington apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arbor TraceAzalea Accessible$1,151
Osprey LandingTide$1,170
17 SocialS1A$1,180
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina$1,249
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Bodie$1,299
Element Barclay1B$1,332
Hawthorne at LelandThe Verge$1,364
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentTownhome A$1,619
Westgate TownesRoswell$1,799
Mayfaire FlatsButler$2,125

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,926.

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 $1,456 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 766 sq ft.

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