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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$1,909 - $1,959
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The Nixon

7015 Ruth AveWilmington, NC 28411
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Amberleigh South
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$1,579 - $2,467
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Amberleigh South

550 Avery DrWilmington, NC 28411
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City Block
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$1,452
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City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Willow
$1,368 - $2,203
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
$1,393 - $2,348
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Pier 33 Apartments
$1,769 - $5,769
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverwood
$1,374 - $2,784
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC

There are currently 1461 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 Farms4/4397$2,186
Shipyard Plaza4/4387$2,095
Silver Lake4/4320$2,186
Lincoln Forest4/4259$1,775
Pine Valley West4/4228$2,002
Pine Valley East4/4215$2,208
Cape Fear Country Club4/4202$1,791
UNC Wilmington4/4184$1,775
Windemere4/4159$1,813
Sunset Park4/4158$2,217

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$1,563
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent4/4Shipyard Plaza$1,699
17 Social4/4Cape Fear Country Club$1,400
Hawthorne at Murrayville3.8/4Kings Grant$1,290
Hawthorne at Indy West3.8/4Shipyard Plaza$1,374
Mayfaire Flats3.6/4Landfall$1,438
Element Barclay3.6/4Echo Farms$1,518
Palisades at Lewis Creek3.6/4Kings Grant$1,359
Osprey Landing3.4/4Sunset Park$1,235
Arbor Trace3.4/4Echo Farms$1,348

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Wilmington, NC

The lowest priced Wilmington apartment at a property that allows pets is the The Carolina 1 Bed Model at Hawthorne at Murrayville in the Kings Grant neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second cheapest Wilmington Pet Friendly apartment is the Cove (1 bath) Washer/Dryer Hook up Model at Osprey Landing, which is a 2 Beds starting at $1,300 in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Wilmington apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina$1,290
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath) Washer/Dryer Hook up$1,300
Hawthorne at LelandThe Verge$1,408
Village Green Apartment Homes2x1 Grand$1,469
17 SocialA1A$1,505
Element Barclay1B$1,519
Mayfaire FlatsAtwood$1,615
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentTownhome B$1,749
Westgate TownesWilson$2,021
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Shackleford$2,083

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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 $2,014.

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 $1,442 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 748 sq ft.

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