Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekwood Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Vineyard Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vineyard Pointe

4917 Vineyard LnWilmington, NC 28403
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Quail Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Forest Apartments

608 Montclair DrWilmington, NC 28403
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3002 Pauline Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Pauline Ln

3002 Pauline LnWilmington, NC 28405

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 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove priced from $729. River City Studio Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Creekwood apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
River City Studio HomesS3Studio,1BA$975
The CreekIVYStudio,1BA$985
The Pearl & The JewelRUBY1BR,1BA$995
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekwood, NC

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Creekwood area is the $0.55 price per square foot Wrightsville Model at Platos Lofts at Randall in the in the College Acres neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value Creekwood apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Chateau Terrace starting at $1,290 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Carolina Heights 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.
Platos Lofts at RandallWrightsville4BR,4BA$0.55
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Bonnet Ct2 Bedoom 2 Bathoom2BR,2BA$1.25
The CoastalThe Haven Classic2BR,2BA$1.30
The WillowThe Grist2BR,1.5BA$1.41
34 North Apartments2X1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.31
Hanover Landing Apartments2 BD Renovated1BR,1BA$1.53
Forest HillsCOTTAGE2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Birchwood ParkAzalea1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creekwood, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Creekwood Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Creekwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Creekwood is under $1,145.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Creekwood?

The cheapest apartment in Creekwood is The Pearl & The Jewel which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Creekwood costs $1,590.

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 $156 which is $1,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Creekwood.

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