Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 9, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Carolina Heights | $1,650 | |
College Acres | $1,997 | |
College Park | $1,325 | |
Creekwood | $1,795 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,950 | |
Echo Farms | $1,899 | |
Glen Meade | $1,412 | |
Pine Valley West | $1,647 | |
South Side | $1,500 | |
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington | $1,486 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,038 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $862 | 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%
South Side
Average rent
$1,500
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,950
Carolina Heights
Average rent
$1,650
College Acres
Average rent
$1,997
College Park
Average rent
$1,325
Pine Valley West
Average rent
$1,647
Echo Farms
Average rent
$1,899
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Average rent
$1,486
Creekwood
Average rent
$1,795
Glen Meade
Average rent
$1,412
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,038
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$862
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Wilmington, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayshore, NC.
Wilmington
lower than the national median
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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$1,978
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$2,300
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$2,129
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$2,200
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$1,750
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$2,350
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$1,974
Last year
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$2,035
Last year
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$1,924
Last year
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$2,250
Last year
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$2,225
Last year
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$2,400
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 9% higher |
Housing | 23% lower |
Transportation | 9% higher |
Utilities | 4% higher |
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$670
Condo for rent
8h ago
1436 Harbour Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
$995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
$995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Apr 26
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
$995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
$995
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
16h ago
511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,030–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
1h ago
Verified
4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,096–$5,324
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilmington
345 Bradley Dr Unit 16 #16, Wilmington, NC 28409
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
1919 Deep Creek Run, Wilmington, NC 28411
4 beds
4 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
6336 Greenville Sound Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,995
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
6216 Turtle Hall Dr, Wilmington, NC 28409
5 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
426 Sugar Cove Run Lot 194, Wilmington, NC 28411
4 beds
3 baths
$3,999
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
4 beds
3 baths
$3,795
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington
124 Walnut St Apt 207 #207, Wilmington, NC 28401
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
3 baths
$3,700
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,025–$1,350
House for rent
Available Apr 1
1h ago
Verified
734 Macmillan Ave N, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,258–$7,088
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,096–$5,324
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
2945 2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,459–$9,328
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
414 Mill Creek Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,210–$6,914
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,025–$1,350
House for rent
Available Apr 1
1h ago
Verified
734 Macmillan Ave N, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,258–$7,088
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,096–$5,324
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
414 Mill Creek Ct, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,210–$6,914
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,125
$2,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
11h ago
Verified
2945 2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,459–$9,328
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,745
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$1,025–$1,350
House for rent
Available Apr 1
8h ago
Verified
2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,495–$2,745
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,399
$2,299
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 3
5d+ ago
Verified
417 N Crestwood Dr #NA, Wilmington, NC 28405
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,125
$2,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
16h ago
511 Cobblestone Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,030–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
1d ago
531 Old Maccumber Station Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,484–$3,525
Apartment for rent
1h ago
4605 Fairview Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,216–$2,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent