Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hightsville Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $700 (14 Rentals)

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3002 Pauline Ln
3 Bedroom Apartments

3002 Pauline Ln

3002 Pauline LnWilmington, NC 28405
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The Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace Apartments

214 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview

212 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Riverview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

211 Red Cross StWilmington, NC 28401
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Hightsville, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

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 The Reserve at Forest Hills priced from $1,062. Birchwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Hightsville apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Forest HillsAnnexe-Bouvier1BR,1BA$1,062
Birchwood ParkAzalea1BR,1BA$1,085
Overlook at RiverPlace6Studio,1BA$1,199
Forest HillsSOUTHERN PINE1BR,1BA$1,250
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Kure1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hightsville, NC

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hightsville area is the $1.71 price per square foot Milan Model at City Block in the in the Carolina Heights neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Hightsville apartment is the Alamosa Model at Sawmill Point starting at $1,344 with a $1.68 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.
City BlockMilan2BR,2BA$1.71
Sawmill PointAlamosa1BR,1BA$1.68
Flats on Front1B1BR,1BA$2.03
417 N 5th Ave, Unit 417 N 5th Ave #1417 N 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.57
Birchwood ParkAzalea1BR,1BA$1.68
The Reserve at Forest HillsAnnexe-Bouvier1BR,1BA$1.68
Forest HillsSOUTHERN PINE1BR,1BA$2.04
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Aspen1BR,1BA$2.31
Overlook at RiverPlace6Studio ,1BA$2.17
308 Kenwood Ave, Unit A308 Kenwood Ave1BR,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hightsville, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #26

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hightsville Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Overlook at RiverPlace listed at $1,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightsville Apartment is $1,062 at The Reserve 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 $1,126 at The Reserve 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 $1,455.

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