Apartments for Rent in Wilson, NC

Prices and availability in Wilson, NC were last updated on 21 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Wilson, NC are: The Carolinian Apartments, Cameron, Thornberry Park, Pender Crossing and 2209-6 VILLAGE DRIVE.

The average rent in Wilson, NC is $1,283.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC is between $589 and $2,150.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC is between $589 and $2,000.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC is between $690 and $2,150.

In Wilson 51% of the housing is rented out compared to 49% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 1% of Wilson's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 33% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Wilson is 27 years old, with 59% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 90% are garden-style apartment communities, 10% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Wilson are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 31% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.