Cheap Apartments for Rent near Northwest, NC from $800 (40 Rentals)

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Exchange at Westgate
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$1,230 - $2,255
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Exchange at Westgate

5214 Browning LnLeland, NC 28451
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Chateau Terrace
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$1,301 - $1,316
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$1,301 - $1,316

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,639 - $3,919
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$1,639 - $3,919

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$1,639 - $3,919
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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The Pearl & The Jewel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pearl & The Jewel

411 Wooster 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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$1,325 - $1,400

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5630 Lucas Ct

LelandNC28451

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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 1 Bed unit found at Osprey Landing in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood priced from $1,170. Comet Westgate in the Brunswick County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Osprey LandingTide1BR,1BA$1,170
Comet WestgateA1E1BR,1BA$1,215
Brunswick Point ApartmentsArlington1BR,1BA$1,222
Exchange at WestgateA11BR,1BA$1,230
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1,301
Mid CastleRoyal- A1BR,1BA$1,325
The Village at Compass PointeMyrtle1BR,1BA$1,333
Harrington SquareThe Ocean Isle1BR,1BA$1,335
Hawthorne WatersideEvian1BR,1BA$1,399
Cape CottagesTopsail1BR,1BA$1,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, NC and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.41 price per square foot Cali Model at Jackey's Ridge in the in the Brunswick County neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the B32GE Model at Beckington starting at $1,995 with a $1.16 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.
Jackey's RidgeCali4BR,2BA$1.41
BeckingtonB32GE3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Isabella CourtEvans4BR,2.5BA$1.29
Westgate TownesRivers3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Arboretum at Brunswick VillagePEARSON3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Encore at WestgateHatteras2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Hawthorne at LelandThe View2BR,2BA$1.36
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
The Flats at LelandThe Leland2BR,2BA$1.38
Harrington SquareThe Ocean Isle1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest is at Mid Castle listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment is $1,170 at Osprey Landing.

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 $1,268 at Osprey Landing.

What is the most affordable Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brunswick Point Apartments and starts from $1,470.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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