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property at 700 Ocean Blvd

700 Ocean Blvd

Carolina BeachNC28428
property at 206 S 20th St

206 S 20th St

WilmingtonNC28403

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4914 Prior Dr

WilmingtonNC28412
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2610 Dare St

WilmingtonNC28412
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Cheapest Available New Hanover County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Hanover County, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove in the College Acres neighborhood priced from $729. 34 North Apartments in the Carolina Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Hanover County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
34 North ApartmentsCLASSIC STUDIOStudio,1BA$825
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA1 Premium Package A1BR,1BA$999
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$999
Crosswinds ApartmentsAzalea - Classic1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Hanover County area is the $0.55 price per square foot Wrightsville Model at Platos Lofts at Randall in the in the College Acres neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value New Hanover County apartment is the Bluestar Model at Sand Ridge starting at $1,749 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza 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.
Platos Lofts at RandallWrightsville4BR,4BA$0.55
Sand RidgeBluestar3BR,2BA$1.34
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.26
Cypress Grove ApartmentsThree Bed x Two Bath Garden Renovated3BR,2BA$1.19
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus2BR,2BA$1.29
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.10
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.30
Harper LandingHaven Renovated2BR,2BA$1.27
Colonial Parke1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hanover County

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

There are currently 423 Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC with pricing that ranges from $709 to $8,352. There are also 308 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Hanover County ranging from $975 to $6,800.

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 $975 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,543.

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 $709 to $7,777, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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