
Cheap Homes for Rent in College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $1,200 (22 Rentals)
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4750 Seahawk Ct

1116 Greenwood Ave

4619 McClelland Dr
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4902 Franklin Ave

403 Lennon Dr

4539 Kimberly Way, Unit 4539

4903 Pompano Ct

103 Wallace Ave S

2314 Boardwalk Ave

406 S Kerr Ave

119 Gaddy Dr

118 Sebrell Ave
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216 Durango Pl

207 Durango Pl

202 Dixie Ave, Unit 202-A Dixie (Upstairs)

4523 Sagedale Dr

1600 Sturdivant Dr
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809 March Ct

4106 Fraternity Ct

5211 Lapaloma Ct, Unit 201

106 Hawthorne Dr
College Acres, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in College Acres?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Acres 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,808 | $1,375 | $2,500 |
College Acres 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,260 | $1,400 | $3,250 |
College Acres 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,999 | $2,000 | $3,600 |
College Acres 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,575 | $3,350 | $3,800 |
College Acres 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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Cheapest Available College Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Acres area of Wilmington, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove priced from $729. River City Studio Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable College Acres apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $729 |
River City Studio Homes | S3 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Wilmington Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Harbor Station Townhomes | 1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Acres area is the $0.55 price per square foot Wrightsville Model at Platos Lofts at Randall in the in the College Acres neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value College Acres apartment is the Palm Viceroy Model at Hawthorne at the Station starting at $2,099 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Ogden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Platos Lofts at Randall | Wrightsville | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
Hawthorne at the Station | Palm Viceroy | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
Bonnet Ct | 2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The Coastal | The Haven Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Hawthorne at Oleander | The Oceanic | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
The Cordelia | The Eirene | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
Village Green Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Seahawk Retreat Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about College Acres
What type of rentals are currently available in College Acres?
There are currently 86 Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC with pricing that ranges from $709 to $5,335. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Acres ranging from $1,200 to $4,800.
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 $1,200 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,778.
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