Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, a charming seaside city in North Carolina, tried on several names before it became Wilmington. When it was first settled around 1720, it was known as New Carthage. The name was soon changed to New Liverpool, then New Town, which eventually became Newton. Finally, in 1740, the town was incorporated and named for Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington. Are you moving to Wilmington because of its spectacular beaches? If you spend some time at Carolina Beach State Park, be sure to watch for the traps — the Venus flytraps, that is. This is only one of a few places in the world where the Venus flytrap exists in its native environment. Head north to Wrightsville Beach to experience North Carolina's "best beach," according to popular vote, or south to the natural beauty of Kure Beach. From its beautiful 300-block historic district to the fun-filled North Carolina Azalea Festival, you'll love living in Wilmington. Residents and visitors enjoy visiting the shop-filled Riverwalk, Airlie Gardens, and the WWII battleship North Carolina. Wilmington is a college town, home to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. After choosing your Wilmington rental, be sure to visit South Front District's famous bars and breweries, browse the art galleries in the Brooklyn Arts District, or find treasures in the Castle Street Arts and Antique District.