← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Wilmington, NC, over the past three years
Rent in Wilmington, NC
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,706
1-year change
+4.3%
3-year change
+5.1%
Metro, 1-year change
+4.5%
Rents in Wilmington rose +4.3%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Wilmington, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,706 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,692 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,673 |
| May 2026 | $1,654 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,636 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,622 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,611 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,602 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,602 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,607 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,621 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,631 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,635 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,638 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,630 |
| May 2025 | $1,620 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,608 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,593 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,592 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,590 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,600 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,602 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,608 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,618 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,621 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,618 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,607 |
| May 2024 | $1,599 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,586 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,576 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,570 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,575 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,580 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,599 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,614 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,626 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,623 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,620 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,550 |
City typical rent × NC bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 28401 | $1,670 | +5.7% |
| 28403 | $1,733 | +4.8% |
| 28405 | $1,738 | +4.6% |
| 28409 | $2,222 | +1.7% |
| 28411 | $1,842 | +4.9% |
| 28412 | $1,567 | +1.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Wilmington
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Wilmington, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.4% to +5.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.