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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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  • A living room with a brown couch and a red rug.
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    416 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    1 BED $2,300

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  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    5208 Ringo Drive Unit 2, Wilmington, NC 28405
    1 BED $965+
  • A modern living room with a fireplace and a painting on the wall.
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    135 Dresser Ln, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,299+
  • A living room with a grey couch and a green striped rug.
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    7521 Leland Station Drive, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,350+
  • a large living room with couches and tables
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    19 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    1 BED $1,548+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1015 Nutt Street,, Wilmington, NC 28401
    1 BED $1,395+
  • a living room with two couches and a glass table
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    2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $999+
  • a living room with a white couch and a staircase
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    505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,252
  • a living room with a couch and a door to a balcony
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    1625 S 17Th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    1 BED $1,350+
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.
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    3520 Park Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,399+
  • A white Whirlpool refrigerator in a kitchen.
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    913 Bryan Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,600
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  • A living room with a dark blue sofa and a wooden coffee table.
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    214 Kingsmeadow Circle, Belville, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,350+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a door
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    414 Mill Creek Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,203+
  • A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
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    4233 Sequoia Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $900
  • A living room with a pool table and a television.
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    4276 Harrington Rd, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,285
  • A living room with a grey couch, a blue and white patterned couch, a coffee table, a side table, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
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    4276 Harrington Rd, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,470+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a rug
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    137 Dapple Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $946+
  • A living room with a blue couch and a white coffee table.
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    114 Parsley Lane, Leland, NC 28451
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    818-102 Strickland Place, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,105+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3529 Adirondack Way, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,431+
  • a kitchen with an island and a living room with a table and chairs
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    436 Hawthorne Loop Rd, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,330+
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a wooden coffee table.
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    2915 Shoals Point Way, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,345+
  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    3960 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412
    1 BED $1,274+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a balcony
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    5090 Tradeway Drive, Leland, NC 28451
    1 BED $1,190+
  • A living room with a blue couch and a television.
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    3314 Wickslow, Wilmington, NC 28412
    1 BED $999+
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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have decreased by 5.47% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,676 to $1,584.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC is $1,584.

Average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

$1,584/mo Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC is around $1,584.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    A share of 40% of apartments in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 1% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 54% of Downtown Wilmington's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 5% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Wilmington, NC

    87 /100
    Very Walkable
    31 /100
    Some Transit
    83 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 87, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 83

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    The average Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 1 bedroom apartment size is 425 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC demographics

    • 21,820Total Population
    • 11,698 Female
      10,122 Male
    • 41Median Age

    In total, Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC has 21,820 residents, 11,698 women and 10,122 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Wilmington’s population is 41.

    Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC households

    • 4,434 Family
      6,342 Non-family
    • 1,531 Children
      9,245 No Children
    • 10,776Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $52,159Median Household Income

    There is a total of 10,776 households in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC. Of these, 1,531 have children and 9,245 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 4,434 family households and 6,342 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Wilmington is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Wilmington equals $52,159, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,191.

    Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have no high school education, 34% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 10% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 20% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 12% hold a Graduate Degree.