Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 607 S 11th St

607 S 11th St

WilmingtonNC28401

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1704 Church St

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 301 S 13th St

301 S 13th St

WilmingtonNC28401

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3002 Pauline Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Pauline Ln

3002 Pauline LnWilmington, NC 28405
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Riverview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

212 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401

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206 S 20th St

WilmingtonNC28403
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1102 Castle St
Studio Apartments

1102 Castle St

1102 Castle StWilmington, NC 28401
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Cargo North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cargo North

514 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401
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Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carolina Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carolina Heights area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl & The Jewel priced from $995. The Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Carolina Heights apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
The Terrace Apartments214 Red Cross1BR,1BA$1,050
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1,095
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1,249
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1,271
Avalon of WilmingtonOne Bedroom- The AspenStudio,1BA$1,295
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Heights area is the $1.55 price per square foot B2D Model at The Helmsman in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Carolina Heights apartment is the Banister Model at Sawmill Point starting at $2,010 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carolina Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HelmsmanB2D2BR,2BA$1.55
Sawmill PointBanister2BR,2BA$1.74
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.71
The CreekCAMELLIA3BR,2BA$1.37
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.27
The WillowThe Grist2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.56
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.42
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
417 N 5th Ave, Unit 4417 N 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Carolina Heights, Wilmington, and the greater Wilmington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Carolina Heights Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carolina Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carolina Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carolina Heights is under $1,374.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carolina Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Carolina Heights is The Pearl & The Jewel which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Carolina Heights costs $2,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carolina Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Carolina Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Carolina Heights?

Cheap apartments in Carolina Heights have an average cost of $274 which is $2,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carolina Heights.

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.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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