
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Echo Farms Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $850 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Echo Farms area of Wilmington.


Antiqua Apartments

Braxton Place

Shipyard at Wilmington

Wellington Place Apartments

Crosswinds

Tesla Park

The Preserve at Pine Valley
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Still Meadow Village

2732 S 17th St

Arbor Trace

Sand Ridge

Meridian at Fairfield Park

Furnished Studio-Wilmington - West

Proximity Watermark
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Belle Meade

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Element Barclay

Oasis at Riverlights

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1500 Cadfel Ct, Unit 201

Mosby Barclay West

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1423 Bexley Dr, Unit 1
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Hawthorne at Indy West

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Element Barclay Station

Hawthorne at the Pointe

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Barclay Place Apartments

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MV Flats At Riverlights

Pleasant Grove Village Apartments

Belle Meade Apartments - Phase III
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Starway Village

Harbour Ridge

St. Andrews Reserve

Bellingham Park

Hampton Place

1605 Willoughby Pk Ct

3769 Merestone Dr

4122 Breezewood Dr
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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 | $1,619 | $1,085 | $2,055 |
| Echo Farms 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $1,025 | $2,143 |
| Echo Farms 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,200 | $3,920 |
| Echo Farms 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,609 | $6,000 |
| Echo Farms 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $2,186 | $2,186 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | One Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR, 1BA | $1,025 |
| St. Andrews Reserve | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,102 |
| Braxton Place | Airlie | 1BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR, 1BA | $1,196 |
| Wellington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| Crosswinds | 21 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,215 |
| Tesla Park | Arlington | 1BR, 1BA | $1,237 |
| The Keys at 17th Street | Caroline Premium Granite | 1BR, 1BA | $1,280 |
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Fern Renovated- 21Z | 2BR, 1BA | $1,280 |
| Hampton Place | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townes at Park Place | Catawba Exterior | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Liberty Landing | 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Belle Meade | The Seneca | 3BR, 2BA | $1.45 |
| Townes at Prior | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.33 |
| Hawthorne at the Pointe | The Carolina | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.47 |
| Bellingham Park | C1P - Patio | 3BR, 2BA | $1.36 |
| Still Meadow Village | THE PROMENADE | 3BR, 2BA | $1.41 |
| Hampton Place | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Wellington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
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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 $1,349.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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