The Pines of Wilmington Apartments
1002 Mayflower Dr,
Wilmington, NC 28412
1-3 Beds | $1,125 - $1,400
Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, NC
What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
$1,308/month
Average Rent
726 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,308 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,554/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 $1,162 per month for a studio, $1,308 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,576 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,902 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilmington, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $34 less 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 January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
52%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
35%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, College Acres, Bayshore and Windemere are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Covil Estates, Downtown Wilmington 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 Silver Lake, Echo Farms and Murraysville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, NC?
Because the average rent in Wilmington is $1,308, you’ll want to make about $4,360 per month or $52,320 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.
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.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,312/month
$1,471/month
Two Bedroom
$1,684/month
$1,896/month
Three Bedroom
$2,019/month
$2,797/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.