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Property Managers in Wilmington, NC

Compare top property management companies in Wilmington, NC. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Wilmington Realty, LLC
Rebecca Hall
Wilmington, NC
Vetting in Progress Long-term Residential
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Century 21 Sweyer & Associates
Cathy Biamont
Wilmington, NC
Unverified
We specialize in homes, apartments, condos and commercial properties. Call us with all your rentals and property management needs.
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Atlantic Rental Management, LLC
Jane Kinlaw
Wilmington, NC
Unverified
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Essential Rental Management Company, Inc
Eugene Blake
Wilmington, NC
Long-term Residential
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Slc Realty Group
Donald Burger
Wilmington, NC
Long-term Residential
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Holliday Vacation
Judy Holliday
Wilmington, NC
Unverified
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NC Coast Properties, LLC
Joan Gerity
Wilmington, NC
Unverified
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Rental market in Wilmington: rising rents

In Wilmington, Census median gross rent rose about 37.4% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The market also shows vacancy near 12.7%, renters in 38.6% of homes, and a population of 235,229, up 3.2% over five years. The typical home is valued near $387,800, and the median household earns about $75,166 a year, with renters spending a median 33.0% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

-1% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+1% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+-0% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+37.4% Rent trend, 5-yr
33.0% Rent-to-income

People & households

38.6% Renter-occupied
235,229 Population
+3.2% Population, 5-yr
$75,166 Median household income

Housing stock

12.7% Vacancy rate
$387,800 Median home value
1993 Median year built
67.0% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed -1% 3-bed +1% 4-bed 0%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 38.6% Owners 61.4%

In Wilmington, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 67.0% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 12.7%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.6% as of August 2026. Check the managers above and get a quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Wilmington?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 37.4% across five years.

How do rents in Wilmington compare to the national average?

Compared with the U.S. average: two-bedroom -1%, three-bedroom +1%, four-bedroom +-0%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Wilmington?

Renters make up 38.6% of the housing, and the population of 235,229 grew 3.2% over five years. Vacancy runs near 12.7%.

Is Wilmington a good market for rental property?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 38.6% of households and vacancy sits near 12.7%. Three-bedroom rents run about 1% above the national average, and rents rose about 37.4% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).