Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (34 Rentals)

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property at 420 Market St

420 Market St

WilmingtonNC28401
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607 S 11th St

WilmingtonNC28401
property at 1704 Church St

1704 Church St

WilmingtonNC28403

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301 S 13th St

WilmingtonNC28401

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Mid Castle
Studio Apartments

Mid Castle

1102 Castle StWilmington, NC 28401
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608 Castle St
2 Bedroom Apartments

608 Castle St

608 Castle StWilmington, NC 28401
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South Side, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl & The Jewel priced from $995. The Pines of Wilmington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,125
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1,170
Avalon of WilmingtonOne Bedroom- The AspenStudio,1BA$1,275
Westport LoftsA21BR,1BA$1,380
South FrontJudy Garland1BR,1BA$1,405
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1,469
Harper LandingRetreat Renovated3BR,3BA$1,542
Pier 33 ApartmentsBellamy1BR,1BA$1,575
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkA7A1BR,1BA$1,832

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.29 price per square foot Retreat Renovated Model at Harper Landing in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,542. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the B2D Model at The Helmsman starting at $1,897 with a $1.64 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.
Harper LandingRetreat Renovated3BR,3BA$1.29
The HelmsmanB2D2BR,2BA$1.64
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.71
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1.83
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1.52
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Luxury1BR,1BA$2.00
Avalon of WilmingtonOne Bedroom- The AspenStudio ,1BA$2.24
Westport LoftsA81BR,1BA$2.59
South FrontJudy Garland1BR,1BA$2.61
The Pearl & The JewelBELONStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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South Side, Wilmington, NC

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Getting Around the South Side Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $1,832.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?

The cheapest apartment in South Side is The Pearl & The Jewel which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in South Side costs $2,132.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Side?

Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $496 which is $1,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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