Cheap Homes for Rent in College Acres Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (21 Rentals)

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property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,150 - $1,495

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522 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 4539 Kimberly Way

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4539 Kimberly Way, Unit 4539

4539 Kimberly Way
WilmingtonNC28403
property at 1600 Sturdivant Dr

$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1600 Sturdivant Dr

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 Lofts of Wilmington priced from $899. Hawthorne at New Centre has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $914. Here are the most affordable College Acres apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts of WilmingtonA1C - Dogwood1BR,1BA$899
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$914
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Quad Apartment HomesA - Airlie1BR,1BA$997
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Acres area is the $1.36 price per square foot Poplar Model at Comet Scotts Hill in the in the Kirkland neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value College Acres apartment is the 3x3 Model at The Nest at 4955 starting at $729 with a $0.63 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.
Comet Scotts HillPoplar2BR,2BA$1.36
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.63
Ethos 6222BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.39
The CoastalThe Haven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.56
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.73
The Reserve at MayfaireThe Lumina 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.73
Hawthorne at OleanderThe Arlie1BR,1BA$1.77
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.55
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1.54
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Refreshed1BR,1.5BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in College Acres?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in College Acres, NC with pricing that ranges from $699 to $2,673. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in College Acres ranging from $750 to $3,400.

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 $750 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,089.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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