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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC

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  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,060+
    1 bd $1,069+
    2 bd $1,290+
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    The Creek

    4.0 (13)
    2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $1,071+
    2 bd $1,402+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Hawthorne At New Centre

    4.5 (14)
    137 Dapple Court, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,095+
    2 bd $1,270+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Hawthorne Commons

    5.0 (8)
    818-102 Strickland Place, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,125
    2 bd $1,325+
    Total monthly cost
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    Lofts Of Wilmington

    5208-02 Ringo Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner

  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • 11 units available
    1 bd $1,264+
    2 bd $1,227+
    3 bd $1,774+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Deerbrook Apartments

    4.5 (9)
    703 Grathwol Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405
    Apply online • Pet friendly • High Speed Internet
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,235+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Waterleigh At Leland

    7410 Cordoba Circle, Leland, NC 28451
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available 16 units available
    1 bd $1,240+
    2 bd $1,490+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Comet Westgate

    4.0 (7)
    5090 Tradeway Drive, Leland, NC 28451
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,320+
    2 bd $1,633+
    3 bd $1,850+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Townes At Prior

    4613 Prior Drive #144, Wilmington, NC 28412
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,377+
    2 bd $1,499+
    3 bd $1,699+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Stephens Pointe

    4.5 (3)
    8651 Stephens Church Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,600

  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,425
    2 bd $1,650
    3 bd $1,874
    Base rent
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    The Parker Leland

    4.5 (5)
    135 Dresser Ln, Leland, NC 28451
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available
    2 bd $1,430
    3 bd $1,560+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Forest Hills

    4.5 (19)
    505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 16 units available
    1 bd $1,454+
    2 bd $1,864+
    3 bd $2,150+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Meridian At Fairfield Park

    4.5 (4)
    4605 Fairview Dr., Wilmington, NC 28412
    Apply online • Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington, NC?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,060 and $3,012.

How many cheap rentals are available in Wilmington, NC on RentCafe?

There are 32 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Wilmington, NC were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Wilmington, NC?

The average Wilmington, NC cheap apartment size is 861 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Wilmington, NC?

Cheap apartments in Wilmington, NC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Wilmington, NC?

A cheap apartment in Wilmington, NC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Wilmington, NC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Wilmington, NC has never been easier. We feature 109 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Wilmington, NC average. What is a cheap rent in Wilmington, NC? The average apartment rent in Wilmington is $1,658 per month so any rental south of $1,326 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Wilmington, NC rents go as low as $1,060/mo.