Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shipyard Plaza Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Glenmeade Village
$1,294 - $1,619
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Canterbury Woods
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$1,335 - $1,685
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Element Barclay
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$1,471 - $2,675
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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2813 Bloomfield Ln, Unit 206, Unit 206

2813 Bloomfield Ln
WilmingtonNC28412

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Harbour Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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St. Andrews Reserve
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Andrews Reserve

814 St. Andrews DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Bellingham Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellingham Park

1522 Cadfel CtWilmington, NC 28412

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Shipyard Plaza, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shipyard Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shipyard Plaza area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Starway Village priced from $1,047. Crosswinds has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Shipyard Plaza apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1,047
Crosswinds111BR,1BA$1,075
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1,099
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Luxury1BR,1BA$1,100
Arbor TraceAzalea II1BR,1BA$1,193
Antiqua ApartmentsBurke2BR,2BA$1,207
St. Andrews ReserveA11BR,1BA$1,216
Meridian at Fairfield ParkA1C1BR,1BA$1,216
Osprey LandingCove (1.5 bath)2BR,1BA$1,235
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shipyard Plaza, NC

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shipyard Plaza area is the $1.43 price per square foot The Carolina Model at Hawthorne at the Pointe in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,853. The second greatest value Shipyard Plaza apartment is the B1-1 Model at Element Barclay Station starting at $1,672 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shipyard Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Element Barclay StationB1-12BR,2BA$1.45
Hawthorne at Indy WestThe Masonboro2BR,2BA$1.44
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.55
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath) Washer/Dryer Hook up2BR,1BA$1.38
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.38
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
Belle MeadeThe Ansley1BR,1BA$1.53
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1.34
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1.44

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Shipyard Plaza, Wilmington, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shipyard Plaza Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shipyard Plaza?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shipyard Plaza is at Proximity Watermark listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shipyard Plaza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shipyard Plaza Apartment is $1,047 at Starway Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shipyard Plaza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shipyard Plaza is starting from $1,195 at Crosswinds.

What is the most affordable Shipyard Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shipyard Plaza Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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