
Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC (75 Rentals)


Mid Castle

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409 Farrows Aly

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114 S 5th Ave, Unit UP

308 Castle St

705 Ann St

20 S Front St, Unit 3

408 S 7th St

1109 Orange St

1011 S 7th St
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808 Meares St

1009 S 6th St

1115 S 9th St

1222 S 6th St

1206 Dawson St

906 Starkeys Aly

506 S 7th St

1314 Queen St

1404 Church St

214 S 13th St
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315 S 15th St

110 Ann St

105 S 10th St

21 N Front St

106 N Water St

1921 Pine St

903-917 Dawson St

708-712 S 9th St

1105 S 4th St

919 S 12th St
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610 S 9th St

717 S 4th St

220 Castle St

Confederate Apartments

416-418 S 3rd St

213-219 S 7th St

212 S 7th St

415 S Front St

205 S 5th Ave

511 Orange St
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119 S 4th St

213 S Front St

15 S 5th Ave

401 Dock St

403 Dock St

405 Dock St

708 Market St

Riverwalk Condominiums

20 S 3rd St

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South Side, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,100 | $3,441 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,205 | $1,500 | $4,609 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,895 | $2,600 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,416 | $1,190 | $1,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,924 | $1,295 | $2,800 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Side area of Wilmington, NC?
As of today, August 05, 2026, there are currently 75 available South Side apartments priced from $1,100 to $4,609, with an average monthly rent of $1,910.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Side ranges from $1,100 to $3,441 with an average monthly rent of $1,832.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.