Cheap Homes for Rent in New Hanover County, NC from $925 (61 Rentals)

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property at 4920 Seabrook Ct

$925

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$925
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$925

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4920 Seabrook Ct

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 149 Lullwater Dr

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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149 Lullwater Dr

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,150 - $1,195

2 Bedroom Rentals

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522 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 632 Condo Club Dr

$1,225

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$1,225
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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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632 Condo Club Dr, Unit 101

632 Condo Club Dr
WilmingtonNC28412
property at 408 Grace St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 Grace St, Unit 2

408 Grace St
WilmingtonNC28401

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property at 302 Canal Dr

$1,250 - $1,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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302 Canal Dr

Carolina BeachNC28428

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property at 1933 Moss St

$1,375

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$1,375
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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1933 Moss St

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 1015 Queen St

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1015 Queen St

WilmingtonNC28401

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property at 105 Tennessee Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

105 Tennessee Ave, Unit 105

105 Tennessee Ave
Carolina BeachNC28428
property at 2732 S 17th St

$1,495

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$1,495
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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2732 S 17th St, Unit D

2732 S 17th St
WilmingtonNC28412
property at 4141 Spirea Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4141 Spirea Dr, Unit A

4141 Spirea Dr
WilmingtonNC28403

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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 $875. 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 ApartmentsSTUDIO RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$875
Elevation Student LivingDerby (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$939
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$949
Veterans Park1 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom1BR,1BA$996
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Villas at Echo EastA2601BR,1BA$1,047
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Hanover County area is the $0.61 price per square foot Derby A (Elevation II) Model at Elevation South in the in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value New Hanover County apartment is the B4 Model at St. Andrews Reserve starting at $1,506 with a $1.20 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.
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$0.61
St. Andrews ReserveB42BR,2BA$1.20
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.75
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Hampton Place2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.28
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.29
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.26
Elevation Student LivingBurton (Enclave)2BR,2BA$1.00
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
417 N 5th Ave, Unit 3417 N 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hanover County

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

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,050. There are also 240 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Hanover County ranging from $925 to $4,800.

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 $925 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,132.

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 $750 to $6,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $939.

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