Wilmington, NC rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wilmington, NC is $1,931.
$1,931
-$19
+$1
701
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $8,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 6 |
| $900 | 5 |
| $1,000 | 19 |
| $1,100 | 28 |
| $1,200 | 30 |
| $1,300 | 44 |
| $1,400 | 60 |
| $1,500 | 51 |
| $1,600 | 58 |
| $1,700 | 63 |
| $1,800 | 60 |
| $1,900 | 61 |
| $2,000 | 48 |
| $2,100 | 51 |
| $2,200 | 52 |
| $2,300 | 46 |
| $2,400 | 58 |
| $2,500 | 42 |
| $2,600 | 27 |
| $2,700 | 24 |
| $2,800 | 28 |
| $2,900 | 22 |
| $3,000 | 10 |
| $3,100 | 12 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 11 |
| $3,500 | 11 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 7 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $1 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,895 | $1,900 |
| Feb | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| Mar | $1,875 | $1,895 |
| Apr | $1,850 | $1,900 |
| May | $1,933 | $1,850 |
| Jun | $1,944 | $1,950 |
| Jul | $1,910 | $1,937 |
| Aug | $1,950 | $1,955 |
| Sep | $1,925 | No data |
| Oct | $1,975 | No data |
| Nov | $1,925 | No data |
| Dec | $1,900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Wilmington, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Wilmington, NC is 8% lower than the national average.
$1,931
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,931.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wilmington, NC?
Houses in Wilmington, NC rent between $600 - $8,900 with an average rent of $1,931.
3. How has the rent in Wilmington, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Wilmington, NC increased by $1
4. How much has the rent in Wilmington, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Wilmington, NC decreased by $19
5. How many available rentals are there in Wilmington, NC?
There are currently 701 rentals available in Wilmington, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Wilmington, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,931 — 8.05% lower the national average of $2,100.