Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Cape Fear Community College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wilmington

$1,800/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilmington is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilmington

361

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilmington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cape Fear Community College, NC

Average rent prices in Wilmington have increased by 13% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cape Fear Community College, NC

Rent prices in Wilmington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilmington is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,040. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,560.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,380

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,560

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

-

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cape Fear Community College, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Cape Fear Community College, NC

450 Racine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wilmington

1 bed

1 bath

$670

458 Racine Dr #C106B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilmington

Private Room with Bathroom & Patio on the 1st Floor

458 Racine Dr #C106B, Wilmington, NC 28403

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Chateau Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus Cir Ste A, Wilmington, NC 28403

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,035–$1,385

Abbotts Run - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Abbotts Run

511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,135–$1,650

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Frequently asked questions for Cape Fear Community College, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilmington rental market.

How much is rent in Wilmington?

The average rent in Wilmington is $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilmington?

Average rent prices in Wilmington have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Wilmington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilmington is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilmington?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilmington, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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