Apartments for Rent in Wilson, NC

Prices and availability in Wilson, NC were last updated on 27 May 2026.

The best apartments in Wilson, NC are: 3521 MERRILLS PARK DRIVE, 200 ACC DRIVE W, 3609 JAYNE LANE, 3501-F SENIOR VILLAGE DRIVE and Ravenswood Reserve Apartments.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC is between $520 and $1,525.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC is between $520 and $2,000.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilson, NC is between $1,025 and $2,050.

In Wilson, 51% of the residents are renting compared to 49% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 1% of Wilson's rentals, 61% are small-scale complexes with under 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.