Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekwood Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 705 Ann St

$1,190

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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705 Ann St

WilmingtonNC28401
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Chateau Terrace
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$1,216 - $1,401
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Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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property at 618 Harnett St

$1,300

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

618 Harnett St

WilmingtonNC28401
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The Willow
$1,368 - $2,203
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Quail Forest Apartments
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Quail Forest Apartments

608 Montclair DrWilmington, NC 28403
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River City Studio Homes
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River City Studio Homes

5040 Market StWilmington, NC 28405
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3002 Pauline Ln
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3002 Pauline Ln

3002 Pauline LnWilmington, NC 28405
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Vineyard Pointe
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Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard LnWilmington, NC 28403
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Cardinal Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Court

4801 Kubeck CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Tidewater Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tidewater Townhomes

355 Greendale DrWilmington, NC 28405
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property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,200 - $1,500

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522 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403

Creekwood, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Creekwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creekwood area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Hanover Landing Apartments priced from $999. Hawthorne at New Centre has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,034. Here are the most affordable Creekwood apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hanover Landing Apartments1 BD W/D1BR,1BA$999
Hawthorne at New Centre1 Bed 1 and Half Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,034
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Bonnet CtSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,096
Birchwood ParkAzalea1BR,1BA$1,106
Lofts of WilmingtonA1R - Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,139
34 North Apartments2X1 CLASSIC2BR,1BA$1,175
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,216
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,255
The CreekJASMINE2BR,2BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekwood, NC

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creekwood area is the $1.18 price per square foot MAGNOLIA Model at Forest Hills in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $1,659. The second greatest value Creekwood apartment is the Annexe-Bordeaux Model at The Reserve at Forest Hills starting at $1,873 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Creekwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creekwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest HillsMAGNOLIA3BR,2BA$1.18
The Reserve at Forest HillsAnnexe-Bordeaux3BR,3BA$1.51
The Annexe at the ReserveAnnexe-Bordeaux3BR,3BA$1.51
Chateau Terrace2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Deerbrook ApartmentsRenovated Bennett2BR,2BA$1.32
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.56
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.75
34 North Apartments2X1 CLASSIC2BR,1BA$1.21
The CreekJASMINE2BR,2BA$1.49
Hanover Landing Apartments1BD Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53

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Creekwood, Wilmington, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Wilmington, NC. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creekwood?

The cheapest apartment in Creekwood is Hanover Landing Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Creekwood costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Creekwood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Creekwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Creekwood?

Cheap apartments in Creekwood have an average cost of $130 which is $1,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creekwood.

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