Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 9, 2026

Average rent in
Wilmington, NC

Last updated on April 9, 2026

Last updated on April 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, NC is $1,675. This is -13%, or $241, lower than the national average.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,675

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

409

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, NC is $1,675. This is -13%, or $241, lower than the national average.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
35%
43%
15%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Wilmington, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, NC have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Wilmington, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,450. Houses for rent in Wilmington, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,038.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,325

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,000

5%

6%

Studio

$1,350

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in Wilmington, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Wilmington, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayshore, NC.

Wilmington

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,978
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.

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$2,035

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$2,250

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$2,400

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Cost of living in
Wilmington, NC

The overall cost of living in Wilmington, NC is 4% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

9% higher

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

9% higher

Utilities

4% higher

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1–2 baths

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Very good

Abbotts Run

511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,030–$1,850

Price drop

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9.9

Excellent

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Cypress Pointe Apartment Homes

4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,096–$5,324

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