Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (46 Rentals)

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Clear Run
$1,335 - $2,255
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, 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
property at 803 Bryce Ct

$1,600 - $1,700

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803 Bryce Ct

WilmingtonNC28405

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property at 610 S Kerr Ave

$1,600 - $1,750

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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 Hawthorne at New Centre priced from $1,040. Harbor Station Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable College Acres apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,040
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Lofts of WilmingtonA1P - Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,065
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,099
Quad Apartment HomesA - Airlie1BR,1BA$1,182
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1,216
Clear RunTrask A1AR81BR,1BA$1,335
Abbotts RunCarolina-Granite2BR,2BA$1,350
Comet Scotts HillLive Oak2BR,2BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Acres area is the $1.76 price per square foot B5 Model at The Range On Oleander in the in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting from $2,068. The second greatest value College Acres apartment is the 3x3 Model at The Nest at 4955 starting at $915 with a $0.79 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 Range On OleanderB52BR,2BA$1.76
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.79
Ethos Apartments | New Construction2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.80
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.56
Comet Scotts HillLive Oak2BR,2BA$1.43
Abbotts RunCarolina-Granite2BR,2BA$1.54
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Lumina 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.83
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.74
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Acres is Hawthorne at New Centre which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in College Acres costs $1,809.

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 49 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 $431 which is $1,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Acres.

Expert Rental Resources

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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