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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have decreased by 5.75% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,748 to $1,647.

Average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

$1,647/mo Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC is around $1,647.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    A share of 42% of apartments in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 1% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 49% of Downtown Wilmington's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 8% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Wilmington, NC

    87 /100
    Very Walkable
    31 /100
    Some Transit
    83 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 87, Transit Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 83

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    The average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC is $1,663.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

    In Downtown Wilmington, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of Downtown Wilmington's rentals, 47% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

    Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC demographics

    • 1,579Total Population
    • 846 Female
      733 Male
    • 41.7Median Age

    In total, Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC has 1,579 residents, 846 women and 733 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Wilmington’s population is 41.7.

    Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC households

    • 316 Family
      479 Non-family
    • 117 Children
      679 No Children
    • 795Total Number of Households
    • 1.89Average People Per Household
    • $57,968Median Household Income

    There is a total of 795 households in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC. Of these, 117 have children and 679 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 316 family households and 479 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Wilmington is 1.89 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Wilmington equals $57,968, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,275.

    Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have no high school education, 34% went to high-school, and 20% have partially completed college. Moreover, 11% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 20% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 12% hold a Graduate Degree.