Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC from $600 (99 Rentals)

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Chateau Terrace
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$1,216 - $1,401
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Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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Canterbury Woods
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$1,220 - $1,685
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Cape Harbor
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$1,242 - $2,007
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Cape Harbor

7113 Cape Harbor DrWilmington, NC 28411
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Glenmeade Village
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$1,294 - $1,619
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Cheapest Available New Hanover County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Hanover County, NC is a Studio unit found at 34 North Apartments in the Windemere neighborhood priced from $850. Elevation Student Living in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $939. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Hanover County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio,1BA$850
Elevation Student LivingDerby (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$939
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Hanover Landing Apartments1 BD W/D1BR,1BA$999
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,013
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1,047
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Crosswinds111BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Hanover County area is the $0.61 price per square foot Derby (Elevation II) Model at Elevation South in the in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood starting from $939. The second greatest value New Hanover County apartment is the Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place starting at $1,999 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Hanover County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevation SouthDerby (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$0.61
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Elevation Student LivingCambridge (Elevation)3BR,3BA$0.75
Chateau Terrace2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Deerbrook ApartmentsRenovated Bennett2BR,2BA$1.31
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.75
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath) Washer/Dryer Hook up2BR,1BA$1.38
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
Forest HillsWILLOW2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Hanover County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Hanover County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Hanover County is at 34 North Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Hanover County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Hanover County Apartment is $950 at 34 North Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Hanover County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Hanover County is starting from $1,099 at Hanover Landing Apartments.

What is the most affordable New Hanover County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Hanover County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments and starts from $1,350.

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