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Average Rent in Wilmington, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Wilmington, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,367/mo
▼ 1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,010/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
47
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC
Compare average rent across Wilmington, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington 28401 | $1,765 | $1,413 | 3 | 31 |
| Wilmington 28405 | $1,484 | $1,187 | 1 | 15 |
| Audubon | $1,344 | $939 | 8 | 77 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wilmington, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,367 per month across 10 apartment communities and 47 available units. Rents have decreased $23 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hawthorne at New Centre starting at $1,010/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,367/mo.
Prices range from $1,010 to $2,227 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 19 units are currently listed.
Wilmington, NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Wilmington, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Wilmington, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne at New Centre | $1,010/mo | $1,059/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
| The Creek at Forest Hills | $1,049/mo | $1,112/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Hawthorne Commons | $1,132/mo | $1,183/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Deerbrook | $1,187/mo | $1,187/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Wilmington Realty Property Management | $1,200/mo | $1,398/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| South Front | $1,413/mo | $1,594/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Elevation - Tribute Student Living | $1,439/mo | $1,439/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Wilmington, NC Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wilmington, NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,367/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,010/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Wilmington, NC is $63,900 , about 3% 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) | $1,367 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $900 |
| Healthcare | $439 |
| Other goods and services | $703 |
| Estimated total | $4,309/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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