
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Echo Farms Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Echo Farms area of Wilmington.


Starway Village

Crosswinds

Antiqua Apartments

The Preserve at Pine Valley

Shipyard at Wilmington

Tesla Park

Still Meadow Village
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Braxton Place

Meridian at Fairfield Park

Sand Ridge

The Keys at 17th Street

Arbor Trace

Belle Meade

Oasis at Riverlights

Ansley Park
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Hawthorne at Indy West

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Riverwood

Furnished Studio-Wilmington - West

Proximity Watermark

Mosby Barclay West

Hawthorne at the Pointe

Townes at Prior

625 Mohican Trail
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Element Barclay Station

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Element Barclay

2732 S 17th St, Unit D

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Woodridge Pointe Apartments

MV Flats At Riverlights

Pleasant Grove Village Apartments

Belle Meade Apartments - Phase III
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2808 Bloomfield Ln

Harbour Ridge

St. Andrews Reserve

2504 Flint Dr

Bellingham Park

213 Eucalyptus Ln

227 Hibiscus Way

221 Hibiscus Way
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3956 Echo Farms Blvd
Echo Farms, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Echo Farms?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Farms Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $1,106 | $1,860 |
| Echo Farms 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $1,025 | $2,113 |
| Echo Farms 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,145 | $3,970 |
| Echo Farms 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,350 | $6,150 |
| Echo Farms 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Echo Farms Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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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. Starway Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,047. Here are the most affordable Echo Farms apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | One Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Starway Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
| Crosswinds | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Antiqua Apartments | Burke | 2BR,2BA | $1,181 |
| St. Andrews Reserve | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Tesla Park | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,211 |
| The Keys at 17th Street | Caroline Premium Granite | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
| Sand Ridge | Azalea | 2BR,1BA | $1,320 |
| Oasis at Riverlights | The Shoal | 1BR,1BA | $1,362 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Echo Farms, NC
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Echo Farms area is the $1.32 price per square foot Catawba Exterior Model at Townes at Park Place in the in the Pine Valley East neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Echo Farms apartment is the C2A Model at Riverwood starting at $2,053 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Echo Farms apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Park Place | Catawba Exterior | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Riverwood | C2A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Bellingham Park | C1S - Sunroom Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Hawthorne at the Pointe | The Carolina | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| Ansley Park | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Still Meadow Village | THE BUTTONWOOD | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Willow- 32Z | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Sand Ridge | Azalea | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Starway Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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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 $1,362.
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 $2,186.
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 18 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 $121 which is $2,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Echo Farms.
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