Cheap Homes for Rent in UNC Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $800 (21 Rentals)

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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 Wilmington Commons Apartments priced from $975. River City Studio Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable UNC Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$1,025
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti1BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC

As of September 06, 2025 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 $730 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
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.10
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.76
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.49
Hawthorne Commons2x2 - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.61
Quad Apartment HomesBellamy2BR,2BA$1.62
Hanover Landing Apartments2 BD Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
The WillowThe Rynd1BR,1BA$1.62
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41

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Unc Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #3

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about UNC Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in UNC Wilmington?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC with pricing that ranges from $729 to $2,825. There are also 112 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in UNC Wilmington ranging from $800 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in UNC Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in UNC Wilmington ranges from $800 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,255.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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