Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (62 Rentals)

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Chateau Terrace
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$1,196 - $1,401
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$1,196 - $1,401

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Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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The Willow
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$1,258 - $3,607
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Glenmeade Village
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$1,294 - $1,569
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Canterbury Woods
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$1,304 - $1,689
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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property at 1933 Moss St

$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

1933 Moss St

WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 2732 S 17th St

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2732 S 17th St, Unit D

2732 S 17th St
WilmingtonNC28412

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property at 4141 Spirea Dr

$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4141 Spirea Dr, Unit A

4141 Spirea Dr
WilmingtonNC28403
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Element Barclay
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$1,558 - $2,449
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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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Quail Forest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Forest Apartments

608 Montclair DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Cargo North
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cargo North

514 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401
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Harbour Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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908 Bonham Ave
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908 Bonham Ave

908 Bonham AveWilmington, NC 28403
property at 522 S Kerr Ave

$1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 21

522 S Kerr Ave

WilmingtonNC28403
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Bellingham Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellingham Park

1522 Cadfel CtWilmington, NC 28412

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Lincoln Forest, Wilmington, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Forest area of Wilmington, NC is a 3 Beds unit found at Elevation Student Living priced from $819. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevation Student LivingCordova (Enclave)3BR,2BA$819
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$949
Hanover Landing Apartments1 BD W/D1BR,1BA$985
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
The Preserve at Pine ValleyAzalea- 11AZ1BR,1BA$1,154
The WillowBray A1B1BR,1BA$1,195
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,196
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,200
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti1BR,1BA$1,238

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Forest, NC

As of August 05, 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 in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Lincoln Forest apartment is the C1S - Sunroom Model at Bellingham Park starting at $1,719 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$0.61
Bellingham ParkC1S - Sunroom3BR,2BA$1.31
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden3BR,2BA$1.32
Chateau Terrace2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Hampton Place2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Cypress Grove ApartmentsTwo Bed x One and a Half Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.75
Elevation Student LivingBurton (Enclave)2BR,2BA$1.00
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Forest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Forest is Hanover Landing Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in Lincoln Forest costs $1,549.

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 37 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 $498 which is $1,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Forest.

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