New Hanover Village Apartments
2402 Flint Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28401
2-3 Beds | $1,400
Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, NC
What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
$1,351/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,351 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Wilmington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wilmington, you can expect to pay about $1,197 per month for a studio, $1,351 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,634 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,971 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilmington, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Wilmington, NC
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
1%
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5%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
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38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, First Hills, Mercer Place West and Bellingham Park Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Dutch Square, Kings Grant and Landfall are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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Which Wilmington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most apartments available are Echo Farms, College Acres and Silver Lake .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, NC?
Because the average rent in Wilmington is $1,351, you’ll want to make about $4,503 per month or $54,036 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Wilmington, NC is 4.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wilmington is 22.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,197 - $1,971. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 4.1% more for utilities, and 8.7% more for transportation.
How does Wilmington, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wilmington, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.