Cheap Apartments for Rent in the UNC Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (31 Rentals)

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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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Cardinal Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

4801 Kubeck CtWilmington, 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 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove priced from $729. 34 North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable UNC Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio,1BA$825
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,032
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,075
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1,096
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1,099
Hanover Landing Apartments1BD Classic1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC

As of June 16, 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 B2D Model at The Helmsman starting at $1,799 with a $1.55 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
The HelmsmanB2D2BR,2BA$1.55
The WillowThe Pritchell2BR,2BA$1.53
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.10
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.27
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.30
Hanover Landing Apartments2 BD Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.43
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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!

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,100.

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 $1,025, while the average apartment in UNC Wilmington costs $3,200.

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 19 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 $174 which is $3,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in UNC Wilmington.

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