Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (47 Rentals)

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Bonnet Ct
$999 - $1,159
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$989 - $1,149
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$999 - $1,159
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bonnet Ct

245 S Kerr AveWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
$1,283 - $3,417
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$1,243 - $3,377
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Comet Scotts Hill
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$1,340 - $1,841
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$1,276 - $1,777
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$64
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$1,340 - $1,841
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Comet Scotts Hill

9102 Redfish RunWilmington, NC 28411
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property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,425

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$1,425
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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522 S Kerr Ave, Unit 44

522 S Kerr Ave
WilmingtonNC28403

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The Cordelia
$1,511 - $4,743
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$998 - $4,230
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$513
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$1,511 - $4,743
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The Cordelia

4711 Azalea Landing DrWilmington, NC 28405
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Mayfaire Flats
$1,515 - $4,340
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$1,455 - $4,280
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Mayfaire Flats

1813 Sir Tyler DrWilmington, NC 28405
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The Coastal
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$1,560 - $2,059
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$1,470 - $1,969
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$90
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$1,560 - $2,059
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The Coastal

206 Cedar Branch LnWilmington, NC 28403
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Headwaters at Autumn Hall
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$1,591 - $2,698
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$1,545 - $2,652
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Headwaters at Autumn Hall

612 Council StWilmington, NC 28403
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River City Studio Homes
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River City Studio Homes

5040 Market StWilmington, NC 28405
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Vineyard Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard LnWilmington, NC 28403
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Cardinal Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

4801 Kubeck CtWilmington, NC 28403

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property at 610 S Kerr Ave

$1,550 - $1,850

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610 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403

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College Acres, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Acres area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Abbotts Run priced from $980. Wilmington Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable College Acres apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abbotts RunTopsail-Granite1BR,1BA$980
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$999
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1,050
Hawthorne Commons1x1 Loft - Refreshed1BR,1BA$1,055
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Refreshed1BR,1BA$1,103
Quad Apartment HomesA - Airlie1BR,1BA$1,197
Clear RunTrask1BR,1BA$1,283
Lofts of WilmingtonB1R - Red Maple2BR,2BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Acres area is the $0.63 price per square foot 3x3 Model at The Nest at 4955 in the in the Windemere neighborhood starting from $729. The second greatest value College Acres apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ethos 622 starting at $1,550 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Windemere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.63
Ethos 6222BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.49
The CoastalThe Haven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.56
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.73
Comet Scotts HillLive Oak2BR,2BA$1.49
Lofts of WilmingtonB1P - Red Maple2BR,2BA$1.55
Hawthorne at the StationPalm Benjamin1BR,1BA$1.72
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Lumina 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.77
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.50
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina and customized analysis for Northeastern Wilmington, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Acres Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Acres?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Acres is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Acres?

The cheapest apartment in College Acres is Abbotts Run which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in College Acres costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Acres?

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 54 regular apartments in College Acres 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 College Acres?

Cheap apartments in College Acres have an average cost of $522 which is $2,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Acres.

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