What's the average rent in Wilmington, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,927 per month, which is 1% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,927

1.4%$27 increase month-over-month

-0.7%-$13 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

655

APARTMENTS

$1,780

HOUSES

$2,300

TOWNHOUSES

$1,999

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Wilmington, NC at $1,780 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,300 per month. Townhomes average $1,999 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,395
2 Bedrooms	$1,625
3 Bedrooms	$2,111
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$1,927

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Wilmington, NC is $1,395 per month, followed by $1,625 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,111 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,650
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,999

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Wilmington, NC is $950 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,425
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,600

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,425 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,625
3 Bedrooms	$2,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Wilmington, NC is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,625 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom house.