Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
University of North Carolina, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Wrightsville Beach

$1,725/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wrightsville Beach is $1,725 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wrightsville Beach

385

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 University of North Carolina, NC

Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have increased by 11% 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 University of North Carolina, NC

Rent prices in Wrightsville Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wrightsville Beach is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,129. 1-bedroom apartments in Wrightsville Beach run $1,356 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,504.

Listings

Studio

$1,651

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,375

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,575

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,032

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,900

-

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,651

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,032

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

38%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of North Carolina, NC.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$1,587

Last year

56%

Houses

Average rent

$2,129

Last year

3%

Rooms

Average rent

$835

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of North Carolina, 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.

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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.
Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

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4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,035–$9,051

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.

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6612 Gordon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8

Very good

6612 Gordon Rd

6612 Gordon Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,250

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.
11 Seagull St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wrightsville Beach

5 beds

4.5 baths

$20,000

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.
2 Solita @ 2 Sand Dollar Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wrightsville Beach

3 beds

3 baths

$6,500

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.
335 Bradley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Wilmington

335 Bradley Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409

4 beds

3.5 baths

$6,000

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.
120 Lumina Ave S #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wrightsville Beach

Residential Lease, Wrightsville Beach, NC

120 Lumina Ave S #A, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

3 beds

3 baths

$5,500

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.
Harbor Station Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

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Harbor Station Townhomes

4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,099–$1,424

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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5h ago

9.9

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734 Macmillan Ave N, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,190–$5,897

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One Midtown Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

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One Midtown Apartment Homes

2945 2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,265–$6,535

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Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

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4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,035–$9,051

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Harbor Station Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Harbor Station Townhomes

4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,099–$1,424

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Quad Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

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734 Macmillan Ave N, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,190–$5,897

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5h ago

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4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,035–$9,051

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One Midtown Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

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2945 2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,265–$6,535

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.

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Harbor Station Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

9.9

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Harbor Station Townhomes

4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,099–$1,424

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Westport Lofts - Photo 1 of 1
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17h ago

9.6

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Westport Lofts

1001 Broadbank Dr, Belville, NC 28451

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,400–$3,015

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.

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Argento at Riverlights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

1d ago

9.6

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Argento at Riverlights Apartments

420 Angler Dr, Silver Lake, NC 28412

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,390–$7,483

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.

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1600 Sturdivant Dr #51 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Wilmington

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Price dropped $135Fees 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 University of North Carolina, 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 $1,725 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wrightsville Beach?

Average rent prices in Wrightsville Beach have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Wrightsville Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wrightsville Beach is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 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 $69,000/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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