Wilmington, NC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in Wilmington, NC. Based on 20+ datapoints.
Wilmington, NC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 20+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
3%
Avg Cash on Cash
-11.7%
Median Cashflow
-$1,482/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$3,545/mo
Avg Price
$585,542
Price Range
$259,000 - $1,100,000
Rent to Price
0.61%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
4%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, NC is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 3%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 20+ analyzed properties, Wilmington, NC STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$1,482 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $3,545/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
121 Colquitt Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412
Price
$610,100
Rent
$3,130
CachFlow
-$1,740
CoC
-14.29
235 Long John Silver Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411
Price
$425,600
Rent
$6,241
CachFlow
$884
CoC
9.88
1511 Rankin Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Price
$482,100
Rent
$3,005
CachFlow
-$1,211
CoC
-12.19
Wilmington, NC Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$1,482/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •3% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 4% positive cashflow rate, Wilmington, NC requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $259,000 to $1,100,000
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs