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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

211 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Hawthorne at Leland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne at Leland

436 Hawthorne Loop Rd SELeland, NC 28451
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Sawmill Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sawmill Point

1015 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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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 priced from $985. The Pearl & The Jewel in the South Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$985
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
The Village at Compass PointeMargate ADAStudio,1BA$1,117
Brunswick Point ApartmentsArlington1BR,1BA$1,118
Exchange at WestgatePlan A-11BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, NC and Nearby

As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Interior With Garage Model at Beckington in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the Evans Model at Isabella Court starting at $2,244 with a $1.31 price per square foot . 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.
Beckington3 Bedroom Townhome Interior With Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Isabella CourtEvans4BR,2.5BA$1.31
Jackey's RidgeAria3BR,2BA$1.39
Overlook at Jackeys CreekThe McKinley3BR,2BA$1.42
Westgate TownesIrving3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Encore at WestgateHatteras2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Egret Pointe Apartment HomesThe Pinelandcress2BR,2BA$0.81
Hawthorne at LelandThe Haven2BR,2BA$1.33
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.71
The Flats at LelandThe Leland2BR,2BA$1.28

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3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 The Village at Compass Pointe listed at $1,117.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment is $995 at The Pearl & The Jewel.

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 $985 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 Beckington and starts from $1,699.

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