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Average Rent in Audubon & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Audubon, Wilmington NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,357/mo
▼ 4.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$959/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
Audubon vs Wilmington NC Average
Audubon is cheaper the Wilmington NC average by $57/mo (4%). The citywide average is $1,414/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Audubon?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Audubon is $1,357 per month across 5 apartment communities and 24 available units. Rents have decreased $65 (4.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Elevation - Tribute Student Living starting at $959/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,357/mo.
Prices range from $959 to $1,795 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Audubon Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Audubon
Rent Prices by Apartment in Audubon
| 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 |
| 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 |
Google Search Trends for Audubon Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Audubon
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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
$54,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,357/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/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 Audubon
We only have live rent data for Audubon so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,357 |
| Estimated total | $1,357/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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