Apartments for Rent in the Shipyard Plaza Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC (77 Rentals)

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Barclay Place Apartments
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$1,734 - $2,779
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Barclay Place Apartments

2545 Croquet DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Riverwood
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$1,478 - $2,784
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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,473 - $2,295
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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Canterbury Woods
$1,369 - $1,689
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$1,369 - $1,689
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Glenmeade Village
$1,294 - $1,569
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$1,294 - $1,569
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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property at 1160 Shipyard Blvd

$1,995

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1160 Shipyard Blvd

WilmingtonNC28412
property at 2732 S 17th St

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2732 S 17th St, Unit D

2732 S 17th St
WilmingtonNC28412

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property at 925 Hunting Ridge Rd

$2,595

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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925 Hunting Ridge Rd

WilmingtonNC28412
property at 117 Delham Ct

$2,485

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$2,485
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117 Delham Ct

WilmingtonNC28412
property at 1520 Physicians Dr

$3,128

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1520 Physicians Dr

WilmingtonNC28401

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Long Leaf MHP
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420 Marion DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Royal Palms MHC
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Royal Palms MHC

3706 Carolina Beach RdWilmington, NC 28412
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20 Virgil Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

20 Virgil Ln

20 Virgil LnWilmington, NC 28412

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Shipyard Plaza, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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Shipyard Plaza, Wilmington, NC

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with little ones? Amongst all of the communities in Wilmington, Shipyard Plaza has now become known as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and having the best education opportunities available.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? this part of town has come to be providing top-rated access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential neighborhood is amongst the finest high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise dogs or cats. This part of Wilmington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shipyard Plaza

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

As of today, August 17, 2026, there are currently 77 available Shipyard Plaza apartments priced from $1,025 to $6,050, with an average monthly rent of $1,859.

How much are Studio apartments in Shipyard Plaza?

There are currently 17 Studio Apartments in Shipyard Plaza with rent ranges from $1,495 to $1,860 with an average price of $1,704.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Shipyard Plaza ranges from $1,025 to $2,133 with an average monthly rent of $1,699.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Shipyard Plaza cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Shipyard Plaza range from $1,200 to $3,970. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,867.

How expensive are Shipyard Plaza Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 35 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Shipyard Plaza on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,342 to $6,050 - averaging $2,374 for the location.

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