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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Wilmington rent stands today
Wilmington, NC rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,774/month. Renters today are paying $78 more per month on average than last year, with rent at the peak level of $1,785/month in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Wilmington sits 7.8% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a mid-tier market for renters balancing cost and choice with 331 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Wilmington rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,375/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,875/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a wide range of options for renters across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Landfall rents fell 63.2% year over year to $1,950/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.7% rise and shows a significant localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilmington
$1,774/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,774 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilmington
331
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilmington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wilmington, NC
Average rent prices in Wilmington have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wilmington, NC
Rent prices in Wilmington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilmington is $1,488, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,510.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,875 | 6% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carolina Heights | $1,450 | |
College Acres | $2,150 | |
College Park | $1,580 | |
Creekwood | $1,450 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,945 | |
Echo Farms | $1,749 | |
Monkey Junction | $1,455 | |
Pine Valley West | $1,717 | |
South Side | $1,481 | |
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,488 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,097 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,209 | 20% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
South Side
Average rent
$1,481
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,945
College Park
Average rent
$1,580
Carolina Heights
Average rent
$1,450
College Acres
Average rent
$2,150
Pine Valley West
Average rent
$1,717
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
Average rent
$1,750
Creekwood
Average rent
$1,450
Echo Farms
Average rent
$1,749
Monkey Junction
Average rent
$1,455
Apartments
Average rent
$1,488
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,209
Last 30 days
20%
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.
How does rent in Wilmington, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wilmington and Bayshore by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wilmington
8%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, NC is 14% higher than the median rent in Bayshore, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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31%$2,600
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17%$2,230
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9%$2,500
4%$2,000
14%$1,681
18%$1,888
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5%$2,600
$3,750
6%Cost of living in Wilmington, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 7% higher |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Wilmington, NC
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$670
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
2 baths
$750
House for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Carolina Heights apartment for rent in Wilmington
306 N 11th St #4, Wilmington, NC 28401
2 beds
1.5 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1436 Harbour Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
806 Paoli Ct, Wilmington, NC 28409
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
300 Garnercrest Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,375
House for rent
Available Jul 1
23h ago
Verified
734 Macmillan Ave N, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$6,414
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2945 2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$6,434
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$9,338
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,375
House for rent
Available Jul 1
23h ago
Verified
734 Macmillan Ave N, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$6,414
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2945 2945 One Midtown Way, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$6,434
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4861 College Acres Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,240–$9,338
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4901 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,375
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
2545 Croquet Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,700–$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Side house for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wilmington, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Wilmington rental market.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,774 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilmington?
Average rent prices in Wilmington have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Wilmington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilmington is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilmington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington are Carolina Heights ($1,450/mo), Creekwood ($1,450/mo), and Monkey Junction ($1,455/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilmington?
To comfortably afford rent in Wilmington, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wilmington?
January offers the lowest rents in Wilmington, running about 4% below August peak prices. November also sees less competition with more inventory relative to demand compared to the competitive April and May months.
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).