Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $943 (36 Rentals)

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Chateau Terrace
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$1,051 - $1,401
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Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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Glenmeade Village
$1,294 - $1,569
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Canterbury Woods
$1,369 - $1,689
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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property at 1933 Moss St

$1,375

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1933 Moss St

WilmingtonNC28403
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Element Barclay
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$1,466 - $2,390
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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property at 2732 S 17th St

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2732 S 17th St, Unit D

2732 S 17th St
WilmingtonNC28412

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Harbour Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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The Pearl & The Jewel
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The Pearl & The Jewel

411 Wooster 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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property at 1015 Queen St

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1015 Queen St

WilmingtonNC28401

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Sunset Park, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Park area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments priced from $1,025. Shipyard at Wilmington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here are the most affordable Sunset Park apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,196
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1,199
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Osprey LandingCove (1.5 bath)2BR,1BA$1,268
Glenmeade VillageAzalea1BR,1BA$1,294
The CreekJASMINE2BR,2BA$1,295
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1,300
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,316
Mid CastleRoyal- A1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, NC

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Liberty Landing in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Sunset Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Garden Model at Canterbury Woods starting at $1,589 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty Landing3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.35
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.32
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.45
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath) Washer/Dryer Hook up2BR,1BA$1.38
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
The CreekJASMINE2BR,2BA$1.52
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1.57

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Sunset Park, Wilmington, NC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wilmington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Park?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Park is The Pines of Wilmington Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Sunset Park costs $1,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Park?

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 23 regular apartments in Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Park have an average cost of $272 which is $1,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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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