Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (199 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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Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC

There are currently 1491 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, Lincoln Forest, and UNC Wilmington. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Windemere4/4361$1,846
Lincoln Forest4/4321$1,850
UNC Wilmington4/4311$1,687
Pine Valley West4/4303$2,292
Echo Farms4/4284$2,193
College Acres4/4258$1,879
Shipyard Plaza4/4250$2,304
Cape Fear Country Club4/4227$1,687
Creekwood4/4213$1,565
Pine Valley East3.5/4317$2,349

Pet Friendliest Wilmington Apartments for Rent

The Wilmington Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 17 Social in the Cape Fear Country Club 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
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for Rent4/4Shipyard Plaza$1,425
17 Social4/4Cape Fear Country Club$1,260
Hawthorne at Murrayville3.8/4Kings Grant$1,299
Mayfaire Flats3.8/4Landfall$1,369
Hawthorne at Indy West3.8/4Shipyard Plaza$1,377
Arbor Trace3.6/4Echo Farms$1,252
Element Barclay3.6/4Echo Farms$1,696
Pier 33 Apartments3.6/4Downtown Wilmington$1,350
The Range On Oleander3.6/4Masonboro$1,429
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 Azalea II 1 Bed Model at Arbor Trace in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,252. The second cheapest Wilmington Pet Friendly apartment is the A1A Model at 17 Social, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,260 in the Sunset Park neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Wilmington apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Arbor TraceAzalea II$1,252
17 SocialA1A$1,260
Element Barclay1A$1,296
Hawthorne at MurrayvilleThe Carolina$1,299
Pier 33 ApartmentsAzalea$1,350
Mayfaire FlatsSinclair$1,369
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Bodie$1,377
Village Green Apartment Homes1X1 Premier$1,395
Hamlet Barclay West - Homes & Townhomes for RentCottage A1$1,425
The Range On OleanderA5$1,429

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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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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

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 The Pearl & The Jewel listed at $995.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Wilmington Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Wilmington is $1,744.

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 $1,412 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 731 sq ft.

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