
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC (36 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Wilmington.
Short Term Rental Options.


Avalon of Wilmington

The Helmsman

Sawmill Point

Barclay Place Apartments

The Keys at 17th Street

Cape Harbor

Mayfaire Flats

The Reserve at Mayfaire
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South Front

Headwaters at Autumn Hall

The Nixon Apartments

Meridian at Fairfield Park

New Providence Park

Amberleigh Shores

Lofts of Wilmington

Arbor Trace

The Creek
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Hudson at Renaissance

Hawthorne at Murrayville

One Midtown Apartment Homes

Braxton Place

Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes

Quad Apartment Homes

Hawthorne at Indy West

Hawthorne at the Station

Antiqua Apartments

Waterleigh at Leland

Hawthorne at Leland
Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,243 | $796 | $3,424 |
Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $825 | $6,889 |
Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $915 | $8,326 |
Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $709 | $5,909 |
Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $2,535 | $3,390 |
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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 Short-term Wilmington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Wilmington?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Wilmington is at Veterans Park listed at $999.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Wilmington Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Wilmington is $1,937.
What is the largest Short-term Wilmington Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 2,162 square feet unit starting from $1,354 at Beaumont Oaks at Porters Neck Apartments & Townhomes.
What is the average size for Wilmington Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Wilmington is currently at 681 sq ft.
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