Apartments for Rent in the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC (140 Rentals)

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5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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property at 5813 Wrightsville Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5813 Wrightsville Ave, Unit 154

5813 Wrightsville Ave
WilmingtonNC28403
property at 129 Myrtle Ave

$2,700

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$2,700
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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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129 Myrtle Ave

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 454 Racine Dr

$950

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$950
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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454 Racine Dr, Unit 104A

454 Racine Dr
WilmingtonNC28403
property at 130 Dupree Dr

$1,650

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$1,650
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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130 Dupree Dr, Unit 1

130 Dupree Dr
WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 4920 Seabrook Ct

$925

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$925
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$925

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4920 Seabrook Ct

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 420 Cobblestone Dr

$1,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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420 Cobblestone Dr

WilmingtonNC28405

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town has come to be one of the A-list luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog or cat owners, listen up! this part of Wilmington is one of the finest submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about College Acres

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the College Acres area of Wilmington, NC?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 140 available College Acres apartments priced from $799 to $4,671, with an average monthly rent of $2,082.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom College Acres Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in College Acres ranges from $1,040 to $2,366 with an average monthly rent of $1,748.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in College Acres cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in College Acres range from $945 to $3,155. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,073.

How expensive are College Acres Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in College Acres on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $799 to $4,671 - averaging $2,557 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.