Pier 33 Apartments
901 Nutt St,
Wilmington, NC 28401
$1,584 - $5,769 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Downtown Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Downtown Wilmington - Wilmington, NC Area Guide
A bustling commercial district on the river with a sense of historic charm
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Riverside
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Historic
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Urban
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Scenic
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Restaurants
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A charming neighborhood on the Cape Fear River, Downtown Wilmington sits in the northwest corner of town. Downtown Wilmington’s riverfront area was once declared the “Best American Riverfront” by USA Today. With a history dating back to 1737, this neighborhood is part of the Wilmington Historic District, which contains more than 875 historic buildings. Home to local history museums like the Bellamy Mansion Museum on Market Street, downtown is lined with historic architecture, as well as a sense of historic charm.
This welcoming community features abundant restaurants, breweries, bars, cafes, and boutiques in its beautiful shopping district like the Fork ‘N’ Cork, Front Street Brewery, and Beer Barrio. You’ll find residents and tourists alike enjoying the scenic views from Riverfront Park or exploring the coastline nearby at Wrightsville Beach. Apartments in Downtown Wilmington range from affordable to upscale, so there’s something for everyone in this historic, riverside oasis.
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Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Wilmington is $1,463 for a studio, $1,632 for one bedroom, $2,273 for two bedrooms, and $3,724 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Wilmington has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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542 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,463/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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717 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,632/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,150 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,273/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,510 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,724/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Wilmington - Wilmington, NC is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Wilmington - Wilmington, NC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Wilmington - Wilmington, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Wilmington
- Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
- New Hanover County Arboretum
- Airlie Gardens
Airports
- Wilmington International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.