Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfaire Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Mayfaire, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood1BR,1BA$955
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arboretum VillageSoleil2BR,2.5BA$1.56
Hawthorne at the StationPalm Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.78
Hudson at RenaissanceB2D2BR,2BA$1.60
Ellington FarmsBluewater2BR,2BA$1.45
The NixonA11BR,1BA$1.66
Palisades at Lewis CreekThe Sanpiper1BR,1BA$1.70
Hawthorne at OleanderThe Arlie1BR,1BA$1.62
Mayfaire FlatsAddison1BR,1BA$1.79
Cape HarborTopsail1BR,1BA$1.54
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mayfaire, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #11

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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