Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (25 Rentals)

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property at 306 N 11th St

306 N 11th St

WilmingtonNC28401

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WilmingtonNC28401

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3002 Pauline Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Pauline Ln

3002 Pauline LnWilmington, NC 28405
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Cargo North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cargo North

514 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

212 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Mid Castle
Studio Apartments

Mid Castle

1102 Castle StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

211 Red Cross 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. Chateau Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Carolina Heights apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180
Cargo North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,190
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS1A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,266
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1,379

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carolina Heights area is the $1.18 price per square foot MAGNOLIA Model at Forest Hills in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Carolina Heights apartment is the 10 Model at Overlook at RiverPlace starting at $2,483 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Carolina Heights 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.
Forest HillsMAGNOLIA3BR,2BA$1.18
Overlook at RiverPlace102BR,2.5BA$2.16
The CreekCAMELLIA3BR,2BA$1.37
City BlockBarcelona1BR,1BA$1.79
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Sawmill PointAbita1BR,1BA$2.05
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS1A - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
2103 Pender Ave, Unit 32103 Pender Ave1BR,1BA$1.81
308 Kenwood Ave, Unit A308 Kenwood Ave1BR,1BA$2.27
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carolina Heights, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #24

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carolina Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carolina Heights is at Metropolitan at the Riverwalk listed at $1,266.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carolina Heights Apartment is $995 at The Pearl & The Jewel.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carolina Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carolina Heights is starting from $1,290 at Chateau Terrace.

What is the most affordable Carolina Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carolina Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Creek and starts from $1,445.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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