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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    1 day ago

    811 Walnut Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    2 BEDS $1,750
  • A living room with a grey couch and a red door.
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    210 South 17Th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    3 BEDS $2,950
  • 1204 Castle Street 4 Beds Apartment for Rent
    3 days ago

    1204 Castle Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    1 day ago

    609 N 10Th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    4 BEDS $1,990
  • A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and oven.
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    619 South 14Th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    2 BEDS $2,100
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  • 416 South Front Street 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
    1 day ago

    416 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
    1 BED $2,300

  • More Rentals Near Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

  • a large living room with couches and tables
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    19 Harnett St, Wilmington, NC 28401
    STUDIO $1,317+
    1 BED $1,379+
    2 BEDS $2,149+
  • A kitchen with a stove, oven, and cabinets.
    1 day ago

    1904 Perry Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403
    2 BEDS $2,500
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1015 Nutt Street,, Wilmington, NC 28401
    1 BED $1,375+
    2 BEDS $1,704+
  • a living room with two couches and a glass table
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    5 days ago

    2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    STUDIO $985+
    1 BED $999+
    2 BEDS $1,149+
  • a living room with a white couch and a staircase
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    5 days ago

    505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,252
    2 BEDS $1,215+
    3 BEDS $1,570
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  • a living room with a couch and a door to a balcony
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    1625 S 17Th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
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    1 BED $1,350+
    2 BEDS $1,787+
  • 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
    STUDIO $1,365+
    1 BED $1,410+
    2 BEDS $1,845+
  • A white Whirlpool refrigerator in a kitchen.
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    913 Bryan Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,600
  • 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+
    2 BEDS $1,600+
    3 BEDS $1,900+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a door
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    414 Mill Creek Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $1,136+
    2 BEDS $1,340+
    3 BEDS $1,813+
  • A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
    1 day ago

    4233 Sequoia Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $900
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4013 Wilshire Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403
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    3 BEDS $1,619+
  • A kitchen with a white counter and wooden floors.
    1 day ago

    1601 41St Street, Wilmington, NC 28403
    3 BEDS $2,000
  • A living room with a white couch, blue chairs, and a ceiling fan.
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    4276 Harrington Rd, Leland, NC 28451
    STUDIO $1,175
    1 BED $1,285
    2 BEDS $1,485
  • A kitchen with a black countertop and bar stools.
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    4276 Harrington Rd, Leland, NC 28451
    STUDIO $1,250
    1 BED $1,470+
    2 BEDS $2,100+
  • A living room with a white couch and a painting on the wall.
    1 day ago

    909 Francis Marion Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
    3 BEDS $2,025
  • a living room with leather furniture and a mirror on the wall
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    206 Cedar Branch Ln, Wilmington, NC 28403
    2 BEDS $1,485
    3 BEDS $1,844
  • a living room with a blue couch and a rug
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    137 Dapple Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    1 BED $950+
    2 BEDS $1,185+
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and chairs
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    21 Dupont Street, Wilmington, NC 28411
    2 BEDS $1,850+
    3 BEDS $2,030+
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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have decreased by 3.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,795 to $1,734.

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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 $1,734.

Average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

$1,734/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 $1,734.

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

    A share of 23% of apartments in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 6% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 66% 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 (66%) 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

    When were prices and availability in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC last updated?

    Prices and availability in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    The best apartments in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC are: 811 Walnut Street, 210 South 17th Street, 1204 Castle Street, 609 N 10th St and 619 South 14th Street.

    What is the average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    The average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC is $1,691.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC is between $1,750 and $2,100.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    In Downtown Wilmington, 60% of the residents are renting compared to 40% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Downtown Wilmington’s rentals, 48% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 33% are single-family rentals.

    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.

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