Cheap Homes for Rent in UNC Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $800 (32 Rentals)

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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 $725. 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$725
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio,1BA$825
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,050
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 22, 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 Windemere neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value UNC Wilmington apartment is the B2D Model at The Helmsman starting at $1,819 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Lincoln Forest 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$1.57
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$1.46
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Cypress Pointe Apartment HomesA - The Kure1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about UNC Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in UNC Wilmington?

There are currently 120 Apartments for Rent in UNC Wilmington, NC with pricing that ranges from $699 to $7,940. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in UNC Wilmington ranging from $800 to $5,500.

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 $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,444.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in UNC Wilmington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in UNC Wilmington range from $699 to $7,940, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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