Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northwest, NC from $800 (34 Rentals)

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City Block
$1,452 - $1,726
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$1,452 - $1,726

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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Pier 33 Apartments
$1,639 - $5,769
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

214 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

211 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Flats on Front
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Front

1045 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401
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Leland Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leland Station

7521 Leland Station DrLeland, NC 28451

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Northwest, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northwest, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes in the Brunswick County neighborhood priced from $982. Brunswick Point Apartments in the Brunswick County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,156. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$982
Brunswick Point ApartmentsArlington1BR,1BA$1,156
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-11BR,1BA$1,192
Harrington SquareThe Holden1BR,1BA$1,250
Osprey LandingCove (1.5 bath)2BR,1BA$1,268
Comet WestgateA1E1BR,1BA$1,275
Mid CastleRoyal- A1BR,1BA$1,325
The Village at Compass PointeBarnegat1BR,1BA$1,335
Hawthorne WatersideEvian1BR,1BA$1,384
South FrontJudy Garland1BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, NC and Nearby

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.16 price per square foot B32GE Model at Beckington in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the Evans Model at Isabella Court starting at $2,195 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Brunswick County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BeckingtonB32GE3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Isabella CourtEvans4BR,2.5BA$1.28
Overlook at Jackeys CreekThe McKinley3BR,2BA$1.31
Westgate TownesRoswell2BR,2.5BA$1.39
Arboretum at Brunswick VillagePEARSON3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Encore at WestgateHatteras2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.80
The Flats at LelandThe Leland2BR,2BA$1.30
Osprey LandingCove (1 bath) Washer/Dryer Hook up2BR,1BA$1.38
Harrington SquareThe Holden1BR,1BA$1.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment is $1,158 at Brunswick Point Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest is starting from $982 at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Egret Pointe Apartment Homes and starts from $1,129.

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.