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

Comet Westgate

Brunswick Point Apartments

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Exchange at Westgate

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The Village at Compass Pointe

Harrington Square

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Chateau Terrace
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The Parker Leland

Evolve Waterford

Sawmill Point

Forest Hills
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Ascend Brunswick Village

The Flats at Leland

South Front

Metropolitan at the Riverwalk

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Pier 33 Apartments

Hawthorne Cottages at Leland

The Pearl & The Jewel

The Terrace Apartments
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9765 Old Mill Rd NE

Waterleigh at Leland

Riverview Apartments

5614 Lucas Ct

9499 Wendi Dr NE

5630 Lucas Ct

Overlook at RiverPlace

237 Bountiful Ln
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Flats on Front

118 Royal St NE

Leland Station

37 Dresser Ln

1032 Bridgeport Way

1404 Church St

1033 Masons Pl Cir

7408 Bluestone Ct
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Northwest, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $1,246 | $2,169 |
| Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $863 | $3,353 |
| Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,030 | $4,781 |
| Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $1,184 | $3,634 |
| Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $2,195 | $2,602 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Landing | Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Comet Westgate | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Brunswick Point Apartments | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,222 |
| Exchange at Westgate | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Chateau Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Mid Castle | Royal- A | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Village at Compass Pointe | Myrtle | 1BR,1BA | $1,333 |
| Harrington Square | The Ocean Isle | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Hawthorne Waterside | Evian | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Cape Cottages | Topsail | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackey's Ridge | Cali | 4BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Beckington | B32GE | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
| Isabella Court | Evans | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Westgate Townes | Rivers | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Arboretum at Brunswick Village | PEARSON | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Encore at Westgate | Hatteras | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| Hawthorne at Leland | The View | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Chateau Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| The Flats at Leland | The Leland | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Harrington Square | The Ocean Isle | 1BR,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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