Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (24 Rentals)

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Riverwalk Condominiums
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Condominiums

212 S Water StWilmington, NC 28401
Corporate Housing
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21 N Front St
Studio Apartments

21 N Front St

21 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401
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212 S 7th St
Studio Apartments

212 S 7th St

212 S 7th StWilmington, NC 28401
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511 Orange St
Studio Apartments

511 Orange St

511 Orange StWilmington, NC 28401
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1105 S 4th St
Studio Apartments

1105 S 4th St

1105 S 4th StWilmington, NC 28401
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220 Castle St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Castle St

220 Castle StWilmington, NC 28401

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30 N Front St
Studio Apartments

30 N Front St

30 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401
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119 S 4th St
Studio Apartments

119 S 4th St

119 S 4th StWilmington, NC 28401
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416-418 S 3rd St
Studio Apartments

416-418 S 3rd St

416-418 S 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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Cargo North
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cargo North

514 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401
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Solista Wilimington
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solista Wilimington

1402 Hospital Plaza DrWilmington, NC 28401
Senior Living
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Jervay Communities
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jervay Communities

811 Elance Moore LnWilmington, NC 28401

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The Jewel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jewel

718 S 5th StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Diamond
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Diamond

1627 Little John CirWilmington, NC 28401
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Hopewood
Studio Apartments

Hopewood

1302-1318 Martin StWilmington, NC 28401
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Glover Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glover Plaza

1402 Little John CirWilmington, NC 28401
Senior Living
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Carolina Apartments
Studio Apartments

Carolina Apartments

420 Market StWilmington, NC 28401
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Solomon Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solomon Towers

15 Castle StWilmington, NC 28401

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South Side, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mid CastleRoyal- A1BR,1BA$1,325
South FrontJudy Garland1BR,1BA$1,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $2.49 price per square foot Abbey - B Model at Mid Castle in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the Judy Garland Model at South Front starting at $1,402 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mid CastleAbbey - BStudio ,1BA$2.49
South FrontJudy Garland1BR,1BA$2.60

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $1,325 at Mid Castle.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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