Cheap Homes for Rent in Shipyard Plaza Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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2610 Dare St

WilmingtonNC28412

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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 Crosswinds Apartments priced from $999. Antiqua Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Shipyard Plaza apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosswinds ApartmentsAzalea - Classic1BR,1BA$999
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$1,099
Harbour Ridge1BR1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shipyard Plaza, NC

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shipyard Plaza area is the $1.53 price per square foot B2B Model at Riverwood Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,834. The second greatest value Shipyard Plaza apartment is the Hemingway Premium Granite Model at The Keys at 17th Street starting at $1,859 with a $1.69 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.
Riverwood Apartments & TownhomesB2B2BR,2BA$1.53
The Keys at 17th StreetHemingway Premium Granite3BR,2BA$1.69
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.23
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.45
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.55
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Topsail1BR,1.5BA$1.59
Belle MeadeAnsley1BR,1BA$1.51
Ansley Park1D1BR,1BA$1.63
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.52
Bellingham ParkA1P - Patio1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shipyard Plaza

What type of rentals are currently available in Shipyard Plaza?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Shipyard Plaza, NC with pricing that ranges from $999 to $5,960. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shipyard Plaza ranging from $1,300 to $4,399.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shipyard Plaza?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shipyard Plaza ranges from $1,300 to $4,399 with an average monthly rent of $2,390.

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