Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the UNC Wilmington area of Wilmington.

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4105 Spirea Dr

WilmingtonNC28403

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Vineyard Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard LnWilmington, NC 28403
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Quail Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Forest Apartments

608 Montclair DrWilmington, NC 28403
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4752 Seahawk Ct

WilmingtonNC28403

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Cheapest Available UNC Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the UNC Wilmington area of Wilmington, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove priced from $729. VIVO Living Wilmington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $796. Here are the most affordable UNC Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
VIVO Living WilmingtonThe Top SailStudio,1BA$796
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$999
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the UNC Wilmington area is the $0.55 price per square foot Wrightsville Model at Platos Lofts at Randall in the in the College Acres neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value UNC Wilmington apartment is the Retreat Classic Model at Harper Landing starting at $1,542 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for UNC Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platos Lofts at RandallWrightsville4BR,4BA$0.55
Harper LandingRetreat Classic3BR,3BA$1.29
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.25
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.30
The WillowThe Grist2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Aspire 3492 Bed 2 Bath - Furnished2BR,2BA$0.84
34 North Apartments2X1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.31
Hanover Landing Apartments2 BD Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.52

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Unc Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the UNC Wilmington Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap UNC Wilmington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in UNC Wilmington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in UNC Wilmington is under $1,160.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in UNC Wilmington?

The cheapest apartment in UNC Wilmington is Harbor Station Townhomes which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in UNC Wilmington costs $1,801.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in UNC Wilmington?

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 16 regular apartments in UNC Wilmington 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 UNC Wilmington?

Cheap apartments in UNC Wilmington have an average cost of $225 which is $1,576 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UNC Wilmington.

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