Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hightsville Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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Pier 33 Apartments
$1,639 - $5,769
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Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt StWilmington, NC 28401
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City Block
$1,551
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

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814 N 3rd StWilmington, NC 28401
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Forest Hills Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Hills Lofts

2906 Market StWilmington, NC 28403
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21 N Front St
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21 N Front St

21 N Front StWilmington, NC 28401
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605-609 Nixon St
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605-609 Nixon St

605-609 Nixon 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 $1,255. Metropolitan at the Riverwalk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,413. Here are the most affordable Hightsville apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Aspen1BR,1BA$1,255
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS2A - StudioStudio,1BA$1,413
Forest HillsMAGNOLIA3BR,2BA$1,599
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chardonnay3BR,3BA$1,658
Pier 33 ApartmentsAirlieStudio,1BA$1,784

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hightsville, NC

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hightsville area is the $1.15 price per square foot Forest Hills - Chardonnay Model at The Reserve at Forest Hills in the in the Creekwood neighborhood starting from $1,658. The second greatest value Hightsville apartment is the MAGNOLIA Model at Forest Hills starting at $1,599 with a $1.14 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.
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chardonnay3BR,3BA$1.15
Forest HillsMAGNOLIA3BR,2BA$1.14
Pier 33 ApartmentsAirlieStudio ,1BA$3.07
Avalon of WilmingtonThe Aspen1BR,1BA$2.20
Metropolitan at the RiverwalkS2A - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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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 $1,413.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hightsville Apartment is $1,255 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 Forest Hills and starts from $1,599.

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