Apartments for Rent in the Hightsville Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC (58 Rentals)

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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,639 - $3,919
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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417 N 5th Ave, Unit 3
$995
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417 N 5th Ave, Unit 3

417 N 5th AveWilmington, NC 28401
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820 Nixon St
3 Bedroom Apartments

820 Nixon St

820 Nixon StWilmington, NC 28401
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1111 McRae
3 Bedroom Apartments

1111 McRae

1111 McRaeWilmington, NC 28401
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605-609 Nixon St
Studio Apartments

605-609 Nixon St

605-609 Nixon StWilmington, NC 28401
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921 N 5th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

921 N 5th Ave

921 N 5th AveWilmington, NC 28401
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307 Harnett St
2 Bedroom Apartments

307 Harnett St

307 Harnett StWilmington, NC 28401
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Brooklyn
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooklyn

709 N 4th StWilmington, NC 28401

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1002 Grace St
Studio Apartments

1002 Grace St

1002 Grace StWilmington, NC 28401
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205 N 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

205 N 10th St

205 N 10th StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

212 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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114 N 8th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N 8th St

114 N 8th StWilmington, NC 28401
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218 N 4th St
Studio Apartments

218 N 4th St

218 N 4th StWilmington, NC 28401

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101 N 7th St
Studio Apartments

101 N 7th St

101 N 7th StWilmington, NC 28401
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19 N 8th St
Studio Apartments

19 N 8th St

19 N 8th StWilmington, NC 28401
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708 Market St
6 Bedroom Apartments

708 Market St

708 Market StWilmington, NC 28401
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425 Clay St
3 Bedroom Apartments

425 Clay St

425 Clay StWilmington, NC 28405
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15 S 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

15 S 5th Ave

15 S 5th AveWilmington, NC 28401
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106 N Water St
Studio Apartments

106 N Water St

106 N Water StWilmington, NC 28401
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405 Dock St
4 Bedroom Apartments

405 Dock St

405 Dock StWilmington, NC 28401
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30 N Front St
Studio Apartments

30 N Front St

30 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401

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Hightsville, Wilmington, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hightsville

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Hightsville area of Wilmington, NC?

As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 58 available Hightsville apartments priced from $750 to $3,919, with an average monthly rent of $1,787.

How much are Studio apartments in Hightsville?

There are currently 21 Studio Apartments in Hightsville with rent ranges from $1,523 to $2,169 with an average price of $1,797.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hightsville Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hightsville ranges from $995 to $2,467 with an average monthly rent of $1,638.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hightsville cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hightsville range from $1,327 to $3,919. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,910.

How expensive are Hightsville Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 12 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hightsville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $750 to $3,634 - averaging $1,825 for the location.

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