Cheap Homes for Rent in the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (20 Rentals)

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property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,250 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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522 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 321 S Kerr Ave

$1,650 - $1,950

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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321 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 Harbor Station Townhomes priced from $1,050. Wilmington Commons Apartments 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
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,096
Lofts of WilmingtonA1P - Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,100
Clear RunTrask Renovated A1A1BR,1BA$1,244

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Acres area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Sanctuary Classic Model at The Coastal in the in the Windemere neighborhood starting from $1,919. The second greatest value College Acres apartment is the B3 Model at The Range On Oleander starting at $2,073 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East 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 CoastalThe Sanctuary Classic3BR,3BA$1.30
The Range On OleanderB32BR,2BA$1.83
Headwaters at Autumn Hall2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
Hawthorne at New Centre2 Bed 2 Bath Refreshed2BR,2BA$1.53
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.75
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Lumina 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.05
The CordeliaThe DespinaStudio ,1BA$2.10
Comet Scotts HillLaurel1BR,1BA$2.00
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1.69
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Upgraded - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in College Acres?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $3,100. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Acres ranging from $749 to $4,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in College Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in College Acres ranges from $749 to $4,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,392.

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