What is the average apartment size in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

The average size for a Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC apartment is 927 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Downtown Wilmington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Downtown Wilmington is $1,684 per month, a 5.63% decrease from last years average of $1,785.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Wilmington?

The typical apartment in Downtown Wilmington offers about 927 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Wilmington?

The typical rent budget in Downtown Wilmington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Wilmington?

In Downtown Wilmington, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Wilmington is $1,684, a 5.63% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,785.

One-bedroom apartments provide 783 square feet for $1,568, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,827 offer 1,098 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,684	927 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,568	783 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,827	1,098 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC have decreased by 5.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,785 to $1,684.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC (61%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC?

460 or 60% of the households in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC are renter-occupied while 313 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Wilmington?

Fairlawn $1,158/month

Greenfield Lake Estates $1,330/month

Carolina Place $1,337/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,613/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown Wilmington?

Northside Wilmington $1,933/month

Kentwood Village $2,010/month

St. James Village $2,527/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Wilmington, NC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
St. James Village	$2,527
Kentwood Village	$2,010
Northside Wilmington	$1,933
Lucia Point	$1,845
Devon Park	$1,695
Downtown Wilmington	$1,684
Hanover Heights	$1,642
Highland Hills	$1,596
College Acres	$1,584
Pine Valley	$1,570
Echo Farms	$1,484
Silver Creek	$1,445
New Center	$1,424
Breezewood	$1,416
Glen Villa	$1,370
University of North Carolina Wilmington	$1,367
Carolina Place	$1,337
Greenfield Lake Estates	$1,330
Fairlawn	$1,158

Wilmington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Wilmington is 19% higher than in Breezewood

$1,684

Downtown Wilmington rent is the same as Wilmington average

Average Rent $1,684

$1,416

Breezewood rent is 16% lower than Wilmington average

Average Rent $1,416

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown Wilmington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.