South Front
1400 S 2nd St,
Wilmington, NC 28401
$1,400 - $3,471 | 1-2 Beds
South Side
Wilmington, NC
South Side - Wilmington, NC
Area Guide
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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Side is $999 for a studio, $1,463 for one bedroom, and $1,794 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Side has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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456 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$999/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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646 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,463/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,042 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,794/month
Average Rent
Transportation
71
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
27
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
72
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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 February 2025.