Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hightsville Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $1,100 (14 Rentals)

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City Block
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$1,423 - $1,729
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City Block

814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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Flats on Front
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$1,503 - $5,464
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1045 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401
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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,584 - $5,769
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview

212 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401

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Cheapest Available Hightsville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hightsville area of Wilmington, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Hills priced from $1,149. The Reserve at Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,266. Here are the most affordable Hightsville apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest HillsSOUTHERN PINE1BR,1BA$1,149
The Reserve at Forest HillsAnnexe-Bouvier1BR,1BA$1,266
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,295
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS1A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,409
City BlockManhatan1BR,1BA$1,423

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hightsville, NC

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hightsville area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2103 Pender Ave Model at 2103 Pender Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Hightsville apartment is the 9 Model at Overlook at RiverPlace starting at $2,346 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Carolina Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hightsville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2103 Pender Ave, Unit 12103 Pender Ave2BR,2BA$1.40
Overlook at RiverPlace91BR,1BA$2.52
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1.88
City BlockManhatan1BR,1BA$2.08
The Reserve at Forest HillsAnnexe-Bouvier1BR,1BA$2.00
Forest HillsSOUTHERN PINE1BR,1BA$1.87
Flats on Front1A1BR,1BA$2.53
Pier 33 ApartmentsAirlieStudio ,1BA$2.72
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Aspen1BR,1BA$2.27
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS1A - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.54

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Hightsville, Wilmington, NC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hightsville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hightsville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hightsville is at Metropolitan at the Riverwalk listed at $1,409.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightsville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightsville Apartment is $1,149 at Forest Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hightsville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hightsville is starting from $1,230 at Forest Hills.

What is the most affordable Hightsville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hightsville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve at Forest Hills and starts from $1,549.

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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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.