Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wilson Neighborhood of Wilson, NC from $400 (9 Rentals)

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property at 209 Warren St W

209 Warren St W

WilsonNC27893

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Glendale Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Woods

401 Pike St SWWilson, NC 27893
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Abbington Crossing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Abbington Crossing

1519 Lipscomb Rd EWilson, NC 27893

Downtown Wilson, Wilson, NC Local Guide

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 Briarcliff Apartments priced from $950. College Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilson apartments for rent in Wilson, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$950
College Court2 Bedroom - Premium2BR,1BA$975
The Lofts at Whirligig StationThe Duckie1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilson, NC

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilson area is the $1.59 price per square foot 132 Goldsboro St SW Model at 132 Goldsboro St SW, Unit C in the in the Westwood Village neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown Wilson apartment is the 3 Bedroom - Classic Model at College Court starting at $1,195 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Westwood Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wilson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
132 Goldsboro St SW, Unit C132 Goldsboro St SW2BR,1BA$1.59
College Court3 Bedroom - Classic3BR,1BA$1.23
Briarcliff Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.04
The BluebirdC2BR,1BA$1.66
Centro at Pine NashA4_21BR,1BA$2.07
Villages at Heritage Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
The Lofts at Whirligig StationAcid Park1BR,1BA$1.81

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wilson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wilson?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wilson is The Lofts at Whirligig Station which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Downtown Wilson costs $1,335.

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 1 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 $252 which is $1,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wilson.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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