Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $625 (62 Rentals)

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property at 4920 Seabrook Ct

$925

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$925

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4920 Seabrook Ct

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 149 Lullwater Dr

$995

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$995
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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149 Lullwater Dr

WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 4752 Seahawk Ct

$1,200 - $1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4752 Seahawk Ct

WilmingtonNC28403

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The Willow
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$1,360 - $3,425
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$1,360 - $3,425
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Clear Run
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$1,480 - $4,041
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$1,480 - $4,041
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Clear Run

5300 New Centre DrWilmington, NC 28403
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property at 4141 Spirea Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

4141 Spirea Dr, Unit A

4141 Spirea Dr
WilmingtonNC28403

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Quail Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Forest Apartments

608 Montclair DrWilmington, NC 28403
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River City Studio Homes
Studio Apartments

River City Studio Homes

5040 Market StWilmington, NC 28405
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908 Bonham Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

908 Bonham Ave

908 Bonham AveWilmington, NC 28403
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Lofts of Wilmington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts of Wilmington

5208 Ringo DrWilmington, NC 28405
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property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,150 - $1,195

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522 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403
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Vineyard Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard LnWilmington, NC 28403
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Cardinal Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

4801 Kubeck CtWilmington, NC 28403
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107 Lullwater Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 Lullwater Dr

107 Lullwater DrWilmington, NC 28403

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UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available UNC Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the UNC Wilmington area of Wilmington, NC is a Studio unit found at 34 North Apartments priced from $875. Elevation Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable UNC Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
34 North ApartmentsSTUDIO RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$875
Elevation Student LivingDerby (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$939
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$949
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,125
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1,175
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti1BR,1BA$1,200
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1,259
107 Lullwater Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the UNC Wilmington area is the $0.61 price per square foot Derby A (Elevation II) Model at Elevation South in the in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value UNC Wilmington apartment is the The Sanctuary Classic Model at The Coastal starting at $1,919 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Windemere 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.
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$0.61
The CoastalThe Sanctuary Classic3BR,3BA$1.30
5004 Hunters Trail, Unit 145004 Hunters Trail2BR,2BA$1.38
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.75
321 Lennon Dr, Unit 321 Lennon drive321 Lennon Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.26
Harper Landing ApartmentsHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.53
Elevation Student LivingBurton (Enclave)2BR,2BA$1.00
107 Lullwater Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.43
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti1BR,1BA$1.41

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Unc Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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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!

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 $1,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in UNC Wilmington is 34 North Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in UNC Wilmington costs $1,559.

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 29 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 $514 which is $1,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UNC Wilmington.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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