Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Miller Motte College Wilmington, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wrightsville Beach

$1,741/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wrightsville Beach is $1,741 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $159 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wrightsville Beach

383

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wrightsville Beach rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Miller Motte College Wilmington, NC

Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have increased by 12% 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 Miller Motte College Wilmington, NC

Rent prices in Wrightsville Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wrightsville Beach is $1,482, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Wrightsville Beach run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,651

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,350

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,575

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,019

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,677

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,651

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,019

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,677

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Miller Motte College Wilmington, 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 Miller Motte College Wilmington, NC

450 Racine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Wilmington

1 bed

1 bath

$670

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1101 Fanning St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington

1 bed

2 baths

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
311B Marstellar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Side townhouse for rent in Wilmington

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3147 Caswell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilmington

Residential Lease, Wilmington, NC

3147 Caswell St, Wilmington, NC 28403

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Miller Motte College Wilmington, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Wrightsville Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Wrightsville Beach?

The average rent in Wrightsville Beach is $1,741 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wrightsville Beach?

Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Wrightsville Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wrightsville Beach is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $159 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wrightsville Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Wrightsville Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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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