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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 River City Studio Homes in the Windemere neighborhood priced from $975. The Pearl & The Jewel in the South Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Hanover County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,040
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1,047
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Antiqua ApartmentsArdenStudio,1BA$1,051
St. Andrews ReserveA41BR,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Hanover County area is the $1.19 price per square foot Holden-Granite Model at Abbotts Run in the in the Windemere neighborhood starting from $1,512. The second greatest value New Hanover County apartment is the Hatteras Model at Cape Harbor starting at $1,342 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Kings Grant 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.
Abbotts RunHolden-Granite3BR,3BA$1.19
Cape HarborHatteras2BR,2BA$1.21
Deerbrook ApartmentsClassic Bennett2BR,2BA$1.14
Canterbury Woods2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.23
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.10
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.20
Osprey LandingCove (1.5 bath)2BR,1.5BA$1.22
North Chase ApartmentsThe Coastal2BR,2BA$1.34
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1.34

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hanover County

What type of rentals are currently available in New Hanover County?

There are currently 424 Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC with pricing that ranges from $715 to $8,181. There are also 335 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Hanover County ranging from $800 to $8,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Hanover County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Hanover County ranges from $800 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,580.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Hanover County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Hanover County range from $715 to $8,181, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $8,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,045 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $919.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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