Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wilson Neighborhood of Wilson, NC from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Downtown Wilson, Wilson, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Wilson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Wilson Studio Apartments | $1,218 | $1,175 | $1,275 |
Downtown Wilson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $663 | $1,475 |
Downtown Wilson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $620 | $2,050 |
Downtown Wilson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $690 | $1,762 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Wilson Neighborhood of Wilson, NC.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Wilson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wilson area of Wilson, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Pender Crossing priced from $620. Cameron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $884. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilson apartments for rent in Wilson, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pender Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $620 |
Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
College Court | 1 Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilson, NC
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilson area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Briarcliff Apartments in the in the Downtown Wilson neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Downtown Wilson apartment is the The Hawthorne Model at Thornberry Park starting at $1,069 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Wilson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wilson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Briarcliff Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Thornberry Park | The Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Villages at Heritage Place Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
College Court | 1 Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
The Lofts at Whirligig Station | Acid Park | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Centro at Pine Nash | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
Pender Crossing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Wilson, Wilson, NC
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Getting Around the Downtown Wilson Neighborhood in Wilson, NC
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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 Downtown Wilson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Wilson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Wilson is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wilson?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wilson is Pender Crossing which is listed at $663, while the average apartment in Downtown Wilson costs $1,377.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Wilson?
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 14 regular apartments in Downtown Wilson 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 Downtown Wilson?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Wilson have an average cost of $145 which is $1,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wilson.
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