
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $625 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lincoln Forest area of Wilmington.


Hanover Landing Apartments

The Pines of Wilmington Apartments

Harbor Station Townhomes

Wilmington Commons Apartments

Cypress Grove Apartments

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Chateau Terrace

The Creek

Shipyard at Wilmington

The Reserve at Forest Hills
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Wellington Place Apartments

4750 Seahawk Ct

4752 Seahawk Ct

Hawthorne Commons

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The Willow

2940 Oleander Dr

The Preserve at Pine Valley

1933 Moss St

New Hanover Village Apartments

Midtown Flats
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2732 S 17th St

17 Social

Forest Hills

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Canterbury Woods

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Sand Ridge

Furnished Studio-Wilmington - West

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Glenmeade Village

Comet Scotts Hill

Quad Apartment Homes
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The Helmsman

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Element Barclay

One Midtown Apartment Homes

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1500 Cadfel Ct, Unit 201

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4155 Spirea Dr, Unit 4155 Spirea Drive D

Mosby Barclay West

5069 Peachtree Ave

4141 Spirea Dr, Unit A

The Glen Apartments

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Quail Forest Apartments

The Life at Lakeside Villas

Eagle's Drift (Recently Renovated)

Cargo North

908 Bonham Ave

Oleander Court

Harbour Ridge

522 S Kerr Ave

4210 Lake Ave

Bellingham Park
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Lincoln Forest, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Forest Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $850 | $1,460 |
| Lincoln Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $950 | $2,275 |
| Lincoln Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $959 | $3,128 |
| Lincoln Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,199 | $2,964 |
| Lincoln Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $939 | $949 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Forest area of Wilmington, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Elevation Student Living priced from $939. Elevation South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Forest apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation Student Living | Derby (Elevation II) | 4BR, 4BA | $939 |
| Elevation South | Derby A (Elevation II) | 4BR, 4BA | $949 |
| The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | One Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR, 1BA | $1,025 |
| Harbor Station Townhomes | 1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| 34 North Apartments | 2X1 CLASSIC | 2BR, 1BA | $1,175 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR, 1BA | $1,196 |
| Cypress Grove Apartments | One Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1,199 |
| Wellington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| The Reserve at Forest Hills | Forest Hills - Merlot | 2BR, 2BA | $1,201 |
| Hanover Landing Apartments | 1BD Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Forest, NC
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Forest area is the $0.61 price per square foot Derby A (Elevation II) Model at Elevation South in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Lincoln Forest apartment is the C1P - Patio Model at Bellingham Park in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting at $1,699 with a $1.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation South | Derby A (Elevation II) | 4BR, 4BA | $0.61 |
| Bellingham Park | C1P - Patio | 3BR, 2BA | $1.36 |
| One Midtown Apartment Homes | B3 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.34 |
| Canterbury Woods | 3 Bedroom Garden | 3BR, 2BA | $1.32 |
| The Nest at 4955 | 3x3 | 3BR, 3BA | $0.75 |
| Hampton Place | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 34 North Apartments | 2X1 CLASSIC | 2BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
| Elevation Student Living | Burton (Enclave) | 2BR, 2BA | $1.00 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| Wellington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
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Best Local Schools in Lincoln Forest, Wilmington, NC
Edwin A Alderman Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Forest is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Forest is The Pines of Wilmington Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Lincoln Forest costs $1,546.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Forest?
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 46 regular apartments in Lincoln Forest 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 Lincoln Forest?
Cheap apartments in Lincoln Forest have an average cost of $486 which is $1,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Forest.
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