Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Echo Farms Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $850 (41 Rentals)

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$1,300 - $1,495

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2732 S 17th St

WilmingtonNC28412
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Riverwood
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$1,463 - $2,784

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Riverwood

3510 Corder DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay
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$1,467 - $2,329

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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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1500 Cadfel Ct, Unit 201
$1,475

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1500 Cadfel Ct, Unit 201

1500 Cadfel CtWilmington, NC 28412
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Element Barclay Station
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$1,531 - $2,427

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Element Barclay Station

1841 Dusty Miller LnWilmington, NC 28412
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Starway Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starway Village

2346 Carolina Beach RdWilmington, NC 28401
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Harbour Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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St. Andrews Reserve
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. Andrews Reserve

814 St. Andrews DrWilmington, NC 28412
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Bellingham Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellingham Park

1522 Cadfel CtWilmington, NC 28412
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Hampton Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Place

717-735 Bragg DrWilmington, NC 28412

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Echo Farms, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Echo Farms Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Echo Farms area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pines of Wilmington Apartments priced from $1,025. St. Andrews Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,102. Here are the most affordable Echo Farms apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR, 1BA$1,025
St. Andrews ReserveA11BR, 1BA$1,102
Braxton PlaceAirlie1BR, 1BA$1,195
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR, 1BA$1,196
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,200
Crosswinds212BR, 1BA$1,215
Tesla ParkArlington1BR, 1BA$1,237
The Keys at 17th StreetCaroline Premium Granite1BR, 1BA$1,280
The Preserve at Pine ValleyFern Renovated- 21Z2BR, 1BA$1,280
Hampton Place2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echo Farms, NC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echo Farms area is the $1.29 price per square foot Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Echo Farms apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Liberty Landing in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting at $1,800 with a $1.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echo Farms apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townes at Park PlaceCatawba Exterior3BR, 2.5BA$1.29
Liberty Landing3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR, 2.5BA$1.21
Belle MeadeThe Seneca3BR, 2BA$1.45
Townes at PriorC13BR, 2BA$1.33
Hawthorne at the PointeThe Carolina2BR, 2.5BA$1.47
Bellingham ParkC1P - Patio3BR, 2BA$1.36
Still Meadow VillageTHE PROMENADE3BR, 2BA$1.41
Hampton Place2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1.5BA$1.24
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR, 1BA$1.28
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.41

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across North Carolina, including Wilmington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Echo Farms Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Echo Farms?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Echo Farms is under $1,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Echo Farms?

The cheapest apartment in Echo Farms is The Pines of Wilmington Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Echo Farms costs $1,760.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Echo Farms?

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 17 regular apartments in Echo Farms 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 Echo Farms?

Cheap apartments in Echo Farms have an average cost of $124 which is $1,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Echo Farms.

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