Rental GuideWilmington, NC

Wilmington rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,700

Year Over Year Change

$85

Rentals available, last 30 days

365

Rent ranges for Wilmington apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

13%

$1,501 - $2,250

45%

$751 - $1,500

35%

$0 - $750

13%

45%

35%

How has rent in Wilmington, NC changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Wilmington, NC, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,700, which is a 5.01% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, NC is about $1,270. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, NC is $1,495, and studios are about $1,237 per month.

See more Wilmington, NC rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Wilmington, NC?

schools

25,244

students

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Who lives in Wilmington, NC?

Gender

46% Male

54% Female

Age Range

0-19

21%

20-34

26%

35-44

11%

45-64

23%

65+

17%

Language

English

93%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

High School

39%

Bachelor's

38%

Master's

10%

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Wilmington, NC?

Families

37% Families

63% Single

Property

54% Renters

46% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

26%

25-50k

22%

50-75k

18%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

11%

150k+

11%

How do residents get around Wilmington, NC?

Wilmington locals spend about 18 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus, shuttle or trollye run by Wave Transit to navigate Wilmington and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Wilmington is through Raleigh Durham International Airport, 125.47 miles away.

Walking

7/10

Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

6/10

This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10

Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Scores for Wilmington are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Wilmington, NC

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Wilmington, 56% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Wilmington

Pet friendly

78%Satisfaction rating

Parks & recreation

78%Satisfaction rating

Weather

78%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Nightlife

Public transportation

Quality schools

Job market

Affordable housing

Dating scene

Cost of living

Nightlife

56%

Public transportation

44%

Quality schools

44%

Job market

33%

Affordable housing

22%

Dating scene

22%

Cost of living

11%

56%

44%

33%

22%

11%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Wilmington, NC?

The overall cost of living in Wilmington, NC is 4% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Wilmington you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.68 per carton, and milk $6.24. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $152 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	2% higher
Groceries	1% lower
Utilities	4% higher
Transportation	9% higher
Health	9% higher

CATEGORY

Goods & Services