Cheap Homes for Rent in New Hanover County, NC from $800 (22 Rentals)

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property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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522 S Kerr Ave, Unit 44

522 S Kerr Ave
WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 4311 Wrightsville Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4311 Wrightsville Ave

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 229 North Carolina Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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229 North Carolina Ave

WilmingtonNC28401

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property at 318 Wright St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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318 Wright St

WilmingtonNC28401

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 Elevation Student Living in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood priced from $819. Villas at Echo East in the East side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Hanover County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevation Student LivingCordova (Enclave)3BR,2BA$819
Villas at Echo EastA2- 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$910
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$949
Abbotts RunWrightsville-Granite1BR,1BA$990
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Hanover County area is the $1.32 price per square foot Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place in the in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value New Hanover County apartment is the 3x3 Model at The Nest at 4955 starting at $729 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Windemere 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.
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.63
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Cypress Pond @ Porters NeckHibiscus2BR,2BA$1.27
The Park at Three Oaks ApartmentsMajestic2BR,2BA$1.36
Deerbrook ApartmentsRenovated Bennett2BR,2BA$1.23
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.73
Meridian VillageBurton2BR,2BA$1.30
Starway Village1BR1BR,1BA$1.34
Villas at Echo EastA2- 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about New Hanover County

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

There are currently 416 Apartments for Rent in New Hanover County, NC with pricing that ranges from $699 to $6,150. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Hanover County ranging from $850 to $5,000.

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 $850 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,200.

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 $699 to $6,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $939.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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