Travel nurse housing in Wilmington, NC
14 furnished rentals listed by hosts for travelers, median $1,925 a month. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom here is $1,430, the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against, and the median asks $495 more; 6 listings sit under it.
- Active listings
- 14
- Median asking rent
- $1,925 a month
- Price range
- $750 to $3,000
- Pet friendly
- 14%
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,430
What renting here costs
Median asking rent across the 14 listings is $1,925 a month, from $750 to $3,000. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,430 (2025); 6 of the 14 sit at or under it.
| Asking rent | Listings |
|---|
| Under $1k | 6 |
| $1–1.5k | 0 |
| $1.5–2k | 2 |
| $2–2.5k | 3 |
| $2.5–3k | 2 |
| Over $3k | 1 |
Available now
- 1-bedroom condo — $1,900 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 2.4 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 2-bedroom condo in Cobblestone — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 1.1 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house in Northside — $2,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.2 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 1-bedroom studio — $945 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4.6 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment in Wood Acres — $900 a month · under fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 2.4 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 2-bedroom private room — $750 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 8.6 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 3-bedroom private room — $850 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 3.5 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 3-bedroom house — $3,000 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 1.7 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 2-bedroom townhouse in Lullwater Village — $2,500 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.3 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 3-bedroom private room — $850 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 3.5 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 1-bedroom private room in Jamesborough Court Condos — $900 a month · under fair market rent · private room, utilities included, parking · 4.7 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 1-bedroom apartment — $1,950 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, pets ok · 4.6 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 2-bedroom condo — $2,400 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 3.6 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
- 3-bedroom townhouse — $2,700 a month · over fair market rent · utilities included, parking, furnished · 4 mi to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Where to live by hospital
| Neighborhood | Listings | Median asking rent | Miles to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Parking included |
|---|
| Wood Acres | 1 | $900 | 2.4 | 1 of 1 |
| Jamesborough Court Condos | 1 | $900 | 4.7 | 1 of 1 |
| Northside | 1 | $2,000 | 3.2 | 1 of 1 |
| Cobblestone | 1 | $2,400 | 1.1 | 1 of 1 |
| Lullwater Village | 1 | $2,500 | 3.3 | 1 of 1 |
Distances are straight-line miles from the neighborhood's listings to the hospital.
The stipend against the market
HUD fair market rent is the benchmark this page holds a housing stipend against; furnished traveler rentals ask what they ask. Monthly figures, side by side:
- Cheapest private room
- $750
- HUD fair market rent, 1BR
- $1,430
- Median listing here
- $1,925
- HUD fair market rent, 2BR
- $1,580
- Market asking rent (Zillow ZORI)
- $1,774
The GSA lodging rate for Wilmington is $110 to $147 a night (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,410 a month: the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays.
Against the national average, Wilmington, NC runs utilities 12% below and housing 7% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Wilmington, NC metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 4% below |
| Housing | 7% below |
| Utilities | 12% below |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Wilmington is $1,580 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,430.
North Carolina taxes wage income.
Renting here as a traveler
- 6 of 14 listings sit under fair market rent
- HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Wilmington is $1,430 a month, the benchmark this page holds a stipend against. The 6 under it run from $750.
- 4 private rooms with a shared kitchen
- Median $850 a month, against $2,200 for an entire place here.
- 14 of 14 include utilities
- Every listing here states which utilities are included; the detail page lists them.
- Parking on 14 of 14
- Every listing here states parking available.
- 2 listings take pets
- 14% of the listings here state pets allowed.
- Minimum stay: 1 month median
- Across the 13 listings that state one, in months.
Open assignments
| Specialty | Open | Median advertised weekly | Facility |
|---|
| Med-Surg | 11 | $1,962 | Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center |
| Telemetry | 1 | $2,123 | Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center |
Advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly.
Common questions
- How much does travel nurse housing cost in Wilmington, NC?
- 14 listings on CircleRN ask from $750 to $3,000 a month, median $1,925. HUD fair market rent for a one-bedroom is $1,430, so the median sits $495 over it.
- Can I rent a private room instead of an entire place in Wilmington?
- Yes. 4 of the 14 listings are private rooms with shared common areas, from $750 a month.
- Which Wilmington hospitals are these listings near?
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (12 open) are hiring in Wilmington. 13 listings are within five miles of the nearest one.
- What is the GSA lodging rate for Wilmington?
- $110 to $147 a night depending on the month for Wilmington (fiscal 2026), up to about $4,410 a month. That is the tax-free ceiling for a lodging stipend, not what an agency pays; your recruiter quotes the actual figure.
- How do booking and payment work on CircleRN?
- You message the host on CircleRN and make the arrangements with them directly, including payment. CircleRN does not hold or process rent. Never wire money before you have seen the place or spoken to the host; see the Trust & Safety page for the signs of a scam.
- Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wilmington?
- North Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- Where do travelers stay in Wilmington?
- Listings here are in Wood Acres, Jamesborough Court Condos, Northside, Cobblestone and Lullwater Village. Wood Acres and Jamesborough Court Condos sit under fair market rent. The table above gives the distance from each to the hospitals hiring.
Housing elsewhere in the state
- Housing in Charlotte — 31 listings, median $1,600, $220 under fair market rent
- Housing in Raleigh — 20 listings, median $1,800, $160 over fair market rent
- Housing in Durham — 11 listings, median $1,495, $135 under fair market rent
- Housing in Winston-salem — 11 listings, median $1,400, $380 over fair market rent
- Housing in Greenville — 10 listings, median $1,075, $185 over fair market rent
- Housing in Greensboro — 8 listings, median $1,939, $859 over fair market rent
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