
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC Under $1,500 (67 Rentals)
Apartments in Wilmington with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


The Reserve at Mayfaire

The Coastal

City Block

Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes

The Helmsman

Headwaters at Autumn Hall

The Cordelia

Quad Apartment Homes

Oasis at Riverlights
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Hudson at Renaissance

Hawthorne at Smith Creek

Ansley Park

South Front

Hawthorne at the Pointe

Harper Landing

Flats on Front

Pier 33 Apartments

Mayfaire Flats
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One Midtown Apartment Homes

Meridian at Fairfield Park

Hawthorne at Murrayville

Amberleigh South

Hawthorne at Indy West

Element Barclay Station

Barclay Place Apartments

Element Barclay

Avalon of Wilmington

Canterbury Woods
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Arbor Trace

Willow Glen

The Keys at 17th Street

17 Social

Amberleigh Shores

Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes

New Providence Park

The Willow

Braxton Place

Cape Harbor
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Crosswinds Apartments

Hawthorne Commons

Lofts of Wilmington

Abbotts Run

Antiqua Apartments

Hawthorne at New Centre

The Creek

Wilmington Commons Apartments

The Nest at 4955

Aspire 349
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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 |
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Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,204 | $825 | $2,050 |
Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $825 | $2,746 |
Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $915 | $4,954 |
Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $729 | $4,029 |
Wilmington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $2,370 | $3,795 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWilmington, NC
Ranked #6
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
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 Wilmington
How much are Studio apartments in Wilmington?
There are currently 176 Studio Apartments in Wilmington with rent ranges from $799 to $2,050 with an average price of $2,028.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Wilmington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Wilmington ranges from $825 to $2,746 with an average monthly rent of $1,445.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Wilmington range from $915 to $4,954. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,761.
How expensive are Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 149 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Wilmington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $729 to $4,029 - averaging $2,089 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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