Average Rent in Wilmington, NC
11 apartment buildings, 107 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$849/mo
Elevation - Tribute Student Living
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
107
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Wilmington, NC.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Wilmington, NC Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Elevation - Tribute Student Living
3901 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Flats at Market Street
4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
The Creek at Forest Hills
2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne at New Centre
137 Dapple Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne Commons
818 Strickland Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Deerbrook
703 Grathwol Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
Forest Hills Apartment Homes
505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation - Tribute Student Living 3901 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $849 | $990 | $0.87 | 4.6 (118) | 8 |
| 2 | Flats at Market Street 4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA | $1,046 | $1,082 | $4.33 | 3.9 (63) | 10 |
| 3 | The Creek at Forest Hills 2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,060 | $1,240 | $1.78 | 4 (168) | 8 |
| 4 | Hawthorne at New Centre 137 Dapple Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,198 | $1,477 | $1.87 | 4.4 (204) | 19 |
| 5 | Hawthorne Commons 818 Strickland Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,227 | $1,394 | $1.99 | 4.4 (149) | 2 |
| 6 | Deerbrook 703 Grathwol Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA | $1,270 | $1,475 | $1.37 | 4.7 (113) | 14 |
| 7 | Forest Hills Apartment Homes 505 Alpine Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA | $1,430 | $1,577 | $1.33 | 4.4 (263) | 8 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Elevation - Tribute Student Living
4.6 (118)3901 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Flats at Market Street
3.9 (63)4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
The Creek at Forest Hills
4 (168)2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne at New Centre
4.4 (204)137 Dapple Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Hawthorne Commons
4.4 (149)818 Strickland Pl, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Deerbrook
4.7 (113)703 Grathwol Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405, USA
By Area
Wilmington, NC neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Wilmington, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,548 per month, based on 107 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $849 at Elevation - Tribute Student Living to $3,473 at Hawthorne at New Centre.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,103/mo | $1,046/mo | 14 |
| 1 Bed | $1,558/mo | $1,069/mo | 35 |
| 2 Bed | $1,653/mo | $959/mo | 42 |
| 3 Bed | $1,799/mo | $849/mo | 13 |
| 4 Bed | $942/mo | $939/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Wilmington, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Wilmington, NC averages $1,558/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,653/mo. At the local median household income of $63,900, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Wilmington, NC at $1,311/mo. The current tracked market average runs 18% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Wilmington, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,548/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($849/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Wilmington, NC is $63,900 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Wilmington, NC
Overall prices in Wilmington, NC runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Wilmington, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,548 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $900 |
| Healthcare | $439 |
| Other goods and services | $703 |
| Estimated total | $4,490/mo |
Population
118,578
Median household income
$63,900
Census median rent
$1,311/mo
Rent as % of income
32.1%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Wilmington, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Wilmington, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,279 | +47% | +2% | 40 |
| Cary, NC | $2,063 | +33% | -1.8% | 31 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,819 | +18% | -0.5% | 25 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,767 | +14% | +7.5% | 25 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,908 | +23% | +2.6% | 21 |
| Wake Forest, NC | $1,764 | +14% | +0.2% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,548 per month, based on 107 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Wilmington, NC?
The median asking rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,508 per month, computed from 107 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,548/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wilmington, NC?
The lowest available rent in Wilmington, NC starts at $849 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, NC average $1,558/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,069/mo across 35 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, NC average $1,653/mo. Units start from $959/mo across 42 units currently listed.
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