Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hightsville Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $750 (19 Rentals)

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417 N 5th Ave, Unit 3
$995
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417 N 5th Ave, Unit 3

417 N 5th AveWilmington, NC 28401
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City Block
$1,460
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 27

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814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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Pier 33 Apartments
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$1,639 - $3,919
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview
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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 Avalon of Wilmington priced from $1,395. Forest Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable Hightsville apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Lookout1BR,1BA$1,395
Forest HillsBRADFORD2BR,1BA$1,440
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS1A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,523
Pier 33 ApartmentsAzaleaStudio,1BA$1,639
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hightsville, NC

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hightsville area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1918 Pender Ave Model at 1918 Pender Ave, Unit B in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Hightsville apartment is the BRADFORD Model at Forest Hills starting at $1,440 with a $1.54 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.
1918 Pender Ave, Unit B1918 Pender Ave2BR,2BA$1.60
Forest HillsBRADFORD2BR,1.5BA$1.54
30 N Front St, Unit 230 N Front St2BR,2BA$2.33
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$2.07
417 N 5th Ave, Unit 3417 N 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Lookout1BR,1BA$1.86
Pier 33 ApartmentsAirlie with PatioStudio ,1BA$3.73
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS1A - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.74

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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 $1,523.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightsville Apartment is $1,395 at Avalon of Wilmington.

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 $1,415 at Avalon of Wilmington.

What is the most affordable Hightsville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hightsville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon of Wilmington and starts from $1,645.

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