
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfaire Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mayfaire area of Wilmington.


Wilmington Commons Apartments
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Mayfaire, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mayfaire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfaire Studio Apartments | $1,322 | $1,320 | $1,325 |
| Mayfaire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $955 | $2,104 |
| Mayfaire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $915 | $3,033 |
| Mayfaire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $765 | $3,681 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mayfaire Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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Cheapest Available Mayfaire Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfaire area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts of Wilmington priced from $955. Wilmington Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Mayfaire apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts of Wilmington | A1R - Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| Wilmington Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfaire, NC
As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfaire area is the $1.56 price per square foot Soleil Model at Arboretum Village in the in the Ogden neighborhood starting from $2,201. The second greatest value Mayfaire apartment is the Palm Penthouse Model at Hawthorne at the Station starting at $2,449 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Ogden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mayfaire apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Village | Soleil | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Hawthorne at the Station | Palm Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Hudson at Renaissance | B2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Ellington Farms | Bluewater | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Nixon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Palisades at Lewis Creek | The Sanpiper | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Hawthorne at Oleander | The Arlie | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Mayfaire Flats | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Cape Harbor | Topsail | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMayfaire, Wilmington, NC
Ranked #11
Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Mayfaire Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfaire Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfaire?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfaire is Lofts of Wilmington which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Mayfaire costs $2,055.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mayfaire?
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 84 regular apartments in Mayfaire 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 Mayfaire?
Cheap apartments in Mayfaire have an average cost of $599 which is $1,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfaire.
Expert Rental Resources
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