Rent in Wilmington, NC
Across Wilmington's 11 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,705 a month, with figures from $1,226–$1,788. The highest typical rent is in 28411 ($1,788) and the lowest in 28409 ($1,226). 6 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 5 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in New Hanover County pay about 0.54% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,187 | $1,093–$1,381 | 11 |
| 1 bed | $1,566 | $1,201–$1,643 | 11 |
| 2 beds | $1,705 | $1,226–$1,788 | 11 |
| 3 beds | $1,838 | $1,408–$2,238 | 11 |
| 4 beds | $2,241 | $975–$2,241 | 11 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Wilmington ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Wilmington, NC?
- About $1,705 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,226–$1,788. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Wilmington, NC?
- About $1,566 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,201–$1,643. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Wilmington, NC?
- About $1,838 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,408–$2,238. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Wilmington, NC?
- About $1,187 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $1,093–$1,381. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Wilmington, NC?
- About $2,241 a month: the median of the typical rents in 11 ZIP codes, which range from $975–$2,241. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Wilmington ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28411 has the highest typical rent at $1,788 a month, and 28409 the lowest at $1,226.
- What is the property tax rate in Wilmington, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in New Hanover County pay a typical 0.54% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Wilmington rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).