
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfaire Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Mayfaire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $970 | $4,509 |
Mayfaire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $915 | $4,481 |
Mayfaire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $730 | $9,336 |
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There are currently 7 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 Wilmington Commons Apartments priced from $999. Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,096. Here are the most affordable Mayfaire apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wilmington Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
Lofts of Wilmington | A1R - Dogwood II Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfaire, NC
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfaire area is the $1.70 price per square foot The Heron Model at Palisades at Lewis Creek in the in the Kings Grant neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Mayfaire 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 Mayfaire apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palisades at Lewis Creek | The Heron | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Hawthorne at the Station | Palm Viceroy | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
The Reserve at Mayfaire | The Mayfaire 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
The Nixon Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Arboretum West | Aaron (W/C) | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Hawthorne at Oleander | The Arlie | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Mayfaire Flats | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Ellington Farms | Seaspray | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes | A - The Kure | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Cape Harbor | Brindley | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMayfaire, Wilmington, NC
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Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC 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 Wilmington Commons Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Mayfaire costs $2,287.
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 7 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 $116 which is $2,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mayfaire.
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