Wilmington NC Cheap Apartments For Rent

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Middle Sound West Apartments | 7301 Topwater Dr, Wilmington, NC
$1,449+ 1 bd

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$1,449+1 bd
$1,887+2 bd
454 Racine Dr UNIT E208-A, Wilmington, NC 28403
$785/mo
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Flats at Market Street, 4903 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405
$865+/mo
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1 ba
223 sqft
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4750 Seahawk Ct #8, Wilmington, NC 28403
$875/mo
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1 ba
482 sqft
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4812 Franklin Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403
$875/mo
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4754 Seahawk Sq #C-6, Wilmington, NC 28403
$900/mo
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462 sqft
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Lakeside Villas Apartments | 1519 Lake Branch Dr, Wilmington, NC
$943+ 1 bd

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$943+1 bd
$1,134+2 bd
$1,370+3 bd
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The Creek | 2247 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC
$949+ 1 bd

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$1,035+Studio
$949+1 bd
$1,149+2 bd
$1,349+3 bd
Wilmington Commons Apartments | 455 Racine Dr, Wilmington, NC
$975+ 1 bd

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Wilmington welcomes renters: coastal charm, walkable pockets, easy now with paths to ownership. People love friendly neighbors, dog-friendly parks and beaches, quick access, and fair rents. Gripes: rush-hour traffic, spotty sidewalks, mixed school quality, some crime and rising costs.
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN WILMINGTON NC

Looking for a cheap apartment in Wilmington NC? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Wilmington NC exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN WILMINGTON NC

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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