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Average Rent in Wilmington NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Wilmington NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,513/mo
▲ +3.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$959/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
55
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Wilmington NC
Compare average rent across Wilmington NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington 28401 | $1,785 | $1,423 | 3 | 46 |
| Wilmington 28405 | $1,360 | $1,194 | 1 | 20 |
| Audubon | $1,253 | $819 | 6 | 100 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wilmington NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Wilmington NC is $1,513 per month across 9 apartment communities and 55 available units. Rents have increased $54 (3.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Elevation - Tribute Student Living starting at $959/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,513/mo.
Prices range from $959 to $2,751 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 21 units are currently listed.
Wilmington NC Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Wilmington NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Wilmington NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation - Tribute Student Living | $959/mo | $999/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Forest Hills Apartment Homes | $1,249/mo | $1,416/mo | 9 | 4.4 |
| Deerbrook | $1,264/mo | $1,349/mo | 17 | 4.7 |
| Wilmington Realty Property Management | $1,425/mo | $1,573/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| Hawthorne at New Centre | $1,460/mo | $1,496/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Hawthorne Commons | $1,566/mo | $1,566/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| City Block Apartments | $1,630/mo | $1,703/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Wilmington NC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wilmington NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,513/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($959/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in Wilmington NC
We only have live rent data for Wilmington NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,513 |
| Estimated total | $1,513/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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