Cheap Homes for Rent in South Side Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $900 (10 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC

As of May 31, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in South Side, NC with pricing that ranges from $995 to $7,695. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $975 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Side ranges from $975 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,914.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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