Apartments for Rent in Wilson, NC

Prices and availability in Wilson, NC were last updated on 29 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Wilson, NC are: The Carolinian Apartments, Cameron, Thornberry Park, 3005 WYNFALL LANE and 3407 WETHERLY 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 $1,625.

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 $1,200 and $2,200.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Wilson are about 27 years old, on average. Of these, 59% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 90% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.