17 Social
1625 S 17th St,
Wilmington, NC 28401
$1,330 - $1,890
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
South Side Wilmington, NC
Situated on scenic and alluring Greenfield Lake, South Side's inhabitants enjoy all the perks of lakeside living. Locals frequent this hotspot to stroll among the vibrant azaleas and Spanish moss-draped cypress trees, or to paddle the lake, take in a tour, or marvel at the wildlife. South Side's beautiful homes for rent, affordable living, and big-city amenities draw people from many different places. This bustling lakeside town is an active business, service, and industrial hub for the surrounding major counties in Wilmington, providing access to a host of retail establishments and restaurants. Locals enjoy Pilot House Restaurant where they can get a taste of southern seafood while sitting riverside of Cape Fear. Find a home near the river and never be far from their famous corn bread.
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in South Side is $1,059 for a studio, $1,518 for one bedroom, and $1,993 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Side has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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451 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,059/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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658 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,518/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,042 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,993/month
Average Rent
Learn More About South Side
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Side - Wilmington, NC is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In South Side - Wilmington, NC, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Side - Wilmington, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
- Children's Museum of Wilmington
- 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 September 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.