Average Rent in Wilmington, NC
11 apartment buildings, 140 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,430/mo
Cheapest
$924/mo
Properties
11
Units
140
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Wilmington, NC.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Wilmington, NC Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Elevation - Tribute Student Living
3901 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Flats at Market Street
4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Forest Hills Apartment Homes
505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne at New Centre
137 Dapple Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne Commons
818 Strickland Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Deerbrook
703 Grathwol Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Wilmington Realty Property Management
1405 S 39th St, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation - Tribute Student Living 3901 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $924 | $1,047 | $0.96 | 4.6 (118) | 14 |
| 2 | Flats at Market Street 4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA | $1,028 | $1,053 | $4.32 | 3.9 (63) | 15 |
| 3 | Forest Hills Apartment Homes 505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,149 | $1,450 | $1.42 | 4.4 (263) | 11 |
| 4 | Hawthorne at New Centre 137 Dapple Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,149 | $1,378 | $1.96 | 4.4 (204) | 24 |
| 5 | Hawthorne Commons 818 Strickland Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,160 | $1,273 | $2.25 | 4.4 (149) | 12 |
| 6 | Deerbrook 703 Grathwol Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA | $1,200 | $1,352 | $1.40 | 4.7 (113) | 18 |
| 7 | Wilmington Realty Property Management 1405 S 39th St, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,200 | $1,664 | $1.40 | 4.4 (199) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
Elevation - Tribute Student Living
4.6 (118)3901 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Flats at Market Street
3.9 (63)4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Forest Hills Apartment Homes
4.4 (263)505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne at New Centre
4.4 (204)137 Dapple Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne Commons
4.4 (149)818 Strickland Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Deerbrook
4.7 (113)703 Grathwol Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Wilmington, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,430 per month, based on 140 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $924 at Elevation - Tribute Student Living to $1,543 at Flats on Front.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,111/mo | $1,028/mo | 18 |
| 1 Bed | $1,390/mo | $1,149/mo | 57 |
| 2 Bed | $1,528/mo | $959/mo | 49 |
| 3 Bed | $1,860/mo | $924/mo | 12 |
| 4 Bed | $942/mo | $939/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Wilmington, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Wilmington, NC averages $1,390/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,528/mo. At the local median household income of $63,900, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Wilmington, NC at $1,311/mo. The current tracked market average runs 9% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Wilmington, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,430/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($924/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Wilmington, NC is $63,900 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Wilmington, NC
Overall prices in Wilmington, NC runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Wilmington, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,430 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $900 |
| Healthcare | $439 |
| Other goods and services | $703 |
| Estimated total | $4,372/mo |
Population
118,578
Median household income
$63,900
Census median rent
$1,311/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Wilmington, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Wilmington, NC | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,375 | +66% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $2,103 | +47% | 32 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,712 | +20% | 26 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,653 | +16% | 22 |
| Winston Salem, NC | $1,910 | +34% | 9 |
| Gastonia, NC | $1,540 | +8% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,430 per month, based on 140 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wilmington, NC?
The lowest available rent in Wilmington, NC starts at $924 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, NC average $1,390/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,149/mo across 57 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, NC average $1,528/mo. Units start from $959/mo across 49 units currently listed.
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