Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Miller Motte College Wilmington, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wrightsville Beach

$1,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

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

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wrightsville Beach

389

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wrightsville Beach rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 6% 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Wrightsville Beach run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,570.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,400

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,600

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,100

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,549

-

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,549

Last year

15%

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

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

3h 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

36m 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 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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wrightsville Beach?

Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Wrightsville Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wrightsville Beach 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 Wrightsville Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Wrightsville Beach, 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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