Wilmington, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
Last updated December 22, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wilmington, NC is $1,900.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $670 to $10,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 6 |
| $900 | 17 |
| $1,000 | 18 |
| $1,100 | 27 |
| $1,200 | 35 |
| $1,300 | 55 |
| $1,400 | 62 |
| $1,500 | 82 |
| $1,600 | 83 |
| $1,700 | 70 |
| $1,800 | 62 |
| $1,900 | 99 |
| $2,000 | 70 |
| $2,100 | 72 |
| $2,200 | 65 |
| $2,300 | 49 |
| $2,400 | 50 |
| $2,500 | 38 |
| $2,600 | 24 |
| $2,700 | 23 |
| $2,800 | 24 |
| $2,900 | 27 |
| $3,000 | 17 |
| $3,100 | 13 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 6 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 7 |
Average rent price over time
| 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 | $1,900 |
| Oct | $1,975 | $1,900 |
| Nov | $1,925 | $1,850 |
| Dec | $1,900 | $1,900 |
Market temperature
The Wilmington, NC rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
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Rent in Wilmington, NC is 5% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,900.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,262 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,406 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $1,600 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $2,084 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, NC is $2,900 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wilmington, NC?
Houses in Wilmington, NC rent between $670 - $10,000 with an average rent of $1,900.
8. How has the rent in Wilmington, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Wilmington, NC did not change.
9. How much has the rent in Wilmington, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Wilmington, NC increased by $0
10. How many available rentals are there in Wilmington, NC?
There are currently 790 rentals available in Wilmington, NC.
11. How do rent prices in Wilmington, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Wilmington, NC is $1,900 — 4.76% lower the national average of $1,995.