
New Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC Under $1,300 (31 Rentals)


Ansley Park

Amberleigh South

The Terrace Apartments

Meridian at Fairfield Park

The Pearl & The Jewel

Arbor Trace

Starway Village

River City Studio Homes

Seahawk Cove
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VIVO Living Wilmington

The Annexe at the Reserve

Residence at Canopy Pointe

Belle Meade Apartments - Phase III

Cottages at College Acres (Student Housing)

Student | Uncommon Wilmington

Woodridge Pointe Apartments
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Sidbury Crossing

Westport Lofts

The Parker Leland

EXCHANGE AT WESTGATE

Waterleigh at Leland

Harrington Square

Villas at Echo East

Comet Westgate

Hawthorne at Leland
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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 | $1,271 | $843 | $3,397 |
Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $825 | $4,484 |
Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $915 | $8,190 |
Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $709 | $6,744 |
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 New Wilmington Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Wilmington?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Wilmington is at Villas at Echo East listed at $910.
How much is the average rent for a New Wilmington Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Wilmington is $2,223.
What is the largest New Wilmington Apartment for rent?
Today's New 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 New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Wilmington is currently at 728 sq ft.
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