Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (28 Rentals)

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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

5040 Market StWilmington, NC 28405
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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 1 Bed unit found at Hawthorne at New Centre priced from $893. Lofts of Wilmington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable UNC Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$893
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood1BR,1BA$925
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti1BR,1BA$1,031
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1,053
Birchwood ParkAzalea1BR,1BA$1,078
Abbotts RunWrightsville1BR,1BA$1,080
Hanover Landing Apartments1BD Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
Quad Apartment HomesBellamy2BR,2BA$1,153

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the UNC Wilmington area is the $1.35 price per square foot Retreat Renovated Model at Harper Landing in the in the Windemere neighborhood starting from $1,619. The second greatest value UNC Wilmington apartment is the 3x3 Model at The Nest at 4955 starting at $729 with a $0.63 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.
Harper LandingRetreat Renovated3BR,3BA$1.35
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.63
Ethos 6222BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.20
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.76
The CoastalThe Haven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.56
The WillowThe Grist2BR,1.5BA$1.34
The Annexe at the ReserveAnnexe-Grenache2BR,2BA$1.38
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.39
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $1,153.

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

The cheapest apartment in UNC Wilmington is Hawthorne at New Centre which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in UNC Wilmington costs $1,635.

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 59 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 $488 which is $1,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UNC Wilmington.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!