Cheap Homes for Rent in Carolina Heights Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (11 Rentals)

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206 S 20th St

WilmingtonNC28403

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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 Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,029. 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 CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
The Terrace Apartments214 Red Cross1BR,1BA$1,050
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1,095
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC

As of June 12, 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 $1,995 with a $1.73 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$1.73
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.71
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.27
The WillowThe Grist2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.56
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.42
Chateau Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1.62
417 N 5th Ave, Unit 4417 N 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Carolina Heights?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in Carolina Heights, NC with pricing that ranges from $995 to $8,250. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carolina Heights ranging from $975 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carolina Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carolina Heights ranges from $975 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,919.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carolina Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carolina Heights range from $1,495 to $7,777, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,650.

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