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Apartments in Downtown Wilmington

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$2,100
105 Grace St Unit 303
Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
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Downtown Living - Walk To Shops!
210 Red Cross St Wilmington, NC
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$1,200 - 1,250
Downtown 1 Br/1ba Newly Renovated!
221 Red Cross St Wilmington, NC
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$1,600
319- B North Fourth St
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,250
218 N 4th St Unit 6
Wilmington, NC
Studio | Available Now
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$2,350
312 S Front St Unit A
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
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$995
216 N 6th St
Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Jan. 20, 2025
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$1,400
315 S 3rd St #b
Wilmington, NC
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$2,400
315 S 3rd St #c
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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315 S 3rd St #d
Wilmington, NC
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$1,295
419 S 3rd St
Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Jan. 15, 2025
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$1,650
Single Family Downtown Wilmington
614 N 7th St Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
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108 N 8th Street #a And #b
108 N 8th St Apt A-b Wilmington, NC
1 BR | Jan. 8, 2025
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$2,400
316 S 6Th St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,500
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801 N 7th St Wilmington, NC
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$2,500
Historic Charm Combined With Modern Convenience 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Spacious Home
812 Orange St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,545
618 S 3rd St
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
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922 Dock
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,880
1112 Brown St
Wilmington, NC
4 BR | Available Now
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$699 - 739
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Aspen Heights Wilmington
606 Steamboat Springs Ave Wilmington, NC
3 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$2,500
517 N 11th St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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Charming Home In Historic Downtown Wilmington
709 1/2 Queen St Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,400
Brand New 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Unit In Small Complex On The Edge Of Downtown
816 Nixon St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,800
517 S 9th St
Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Jan. 1, 2025
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$1,625
Downtown Wilmington - 3 Bedroom & 1 Bath - Minutes To Riverwalk And Cape Fear Memorial Bridge!
823 S 6th St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,900
1303 Orange St
Wilmington, NC
2 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Home With Private Back Yard
1303 Orange St Wilmington, NC
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$2,000
Modern 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Duplex With Private Fenced Backyard!
709 S 9Th St Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Dec. 23, 2024
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Three Bedroom Bungalow Close To Everything In Downtown Wilmington!
1008 S 5th Ave Wilmington, NC
3 BR | Jan. 8, 2025
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$3,200
1520 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 44 apartments available near Downtown.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown is around $1,500 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,407 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown is around $1,700 per month.

How many apartments are available in Wilmington, NC on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 8,056 apartments available in Wilmington.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Wilmington, NC?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Wilmington is around $1,100 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wilmington is around $1,350 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wilmington is around $1,450 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Wilmington, NC?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, the average rent price is $1,450 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Wilmington, NC?

Based on average rent prices in Wilmington, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $44,000 to live comfortably.

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Downtown Neighborhood Summary

Wilmington’s historic downtown has everything you’re hoping to find in a quaint Southern town: moss-draped trees and wrought-iron gates, brick-paved streets, water fountains, and buildings with aged original stone walls. The mile-long riverwalk offers incredible views of the Cape Fear River, lighted, landscaped, and lined with wooden planks. And you can view all of this Southern splendor during a horse-drawn trolley tour. Downtown is the center of the city’s culture, so this is where you’ll find most of the city’s waterfront restaurants, bars, and shops, such as the stores in the renovated-but-historic eight buildings of the Cotton Exchange. Considering the waterfront access of this port city, with a short drive to three beaches, downtown Wilmington rent is on the low end, though a bit higher than other Wilmington neighborhoods.

Wilmington:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Wilmington Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Wilmington rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Wilmington and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Wilmington average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Wilmington Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Wilmington rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -0.44% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Wilmington one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,372.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Wilmington experienced a -2.34% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Wilmington two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,545.0.

December Prices: Wilmington vs. Surrounding Areas

Carolina Beach, NC
Oak Island, NC
Wilmington, NC
Leland, NC
$1,612
$1,413
$1,378
$1,356
$0
$550
$1,100
$1,650
$2,200
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Wilmington and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Wilmington over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 1 of the Wilmington suburb increased last month. On the other hand, 2 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Oak Island, NC .

  • Rent decreased in Leland, NC, Carolina Beach, NC.

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Wilmington.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Wilmington.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Wilmington vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Wilmington, NC
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,378
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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Wilmington Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Wilmington over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Wilmington average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Wilmington one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Wilmington and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Wilmington and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Wilmington, NC $1,378.0 1.03% $1,582.0 -2.71%
Leland, NC $1,356.0 -2.73% $1,749.0 0.00%
Carolina Beach, NC $1,612.0 -0.74% $2,207.0 -0.45%
Oak Island, NC $1,413.0 0.64% $1,868.0 0.00%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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