Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $625 (60 Rentals)

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Chateau Terrace
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$1,051 - $1,401

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Base Rent$1,051 - $1,401

Total Monthly Price$1,051 - $1,401
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15

Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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property at 4752 Seahawk Ct
$1,200 - $1,350
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4752 Seahawk Ct

WilmingtonNC28403
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The Willow
Rent Specials
$1,245 - $3,551

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Base Rent$1,245 - $3,551

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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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property at 2940 Oleander Dr
$1,245 - $1,250
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2940 Oleander Dr

WilmingtonNC28403
property at 1933 Moss St
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1933 Moss St

WilmingtonNC28403

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property at 2732 S 17th St
$1,300 - $1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2732 S 17th St

WilmingtonNC28412
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Canterbury Woods
$1,339 - $1,639

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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Glenmeade Village
$1,379 - $1,424

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Element Barclay
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$1,467 - $2,329

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Base Rent$1,467 - $2,329

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Element Barclay

1605 Barclay Point BlvdWilmington, NC 28412
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1500 Cadfel Ct, Unit 201
$1,475

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Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$1,475
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 20

1500 Cadfel Ct, Unit 201

1500 Cadfel CtWilmington, NC 28412
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property at 4141 Spirea Dr
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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4141 Spirea Dr, Unit A

4141 Spirea Dr
WilmingtonNC28403
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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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908 Bonham Ave
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908 Bonham Ave

908 Bonham AveWilmington, NC 28403
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Oleander Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oleander Court

2904-2940 Oleander DrWilmington, NC 28403
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Harbour Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbour Ridge

1436 Harbour DrWilmington, NC 28401
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$1,150
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevation Student LivingDerby (Elevation II)4BR, 4BA$939
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR, 4BA$949
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR, 1BA$1,025
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR, 1BA$1,050
34 North Apartments2X1 CLASSIC2BR, 1BA$1,175
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR, 1BA$1,196
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,199
Wellington Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,200
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Merlot2BR, 2BA$1,201
Hanover Landing Apartments1BD Renovated1BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevation SouthDerby A (Elevation II)4BR, 4BA$0.61
Bellingham ParkC1P - Patio3BR, 2BA$1.36
One Midtown Apartment HomesB32BR, 2BA$1.34
Canterbury Woods3 Bedroom Garden3BR, 2BA$1.32
The Nest at 49553x33BR, 3BA$0.75
Hampton Place2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR, 1.5BA$1.24
34 North Apartments2X1 CLASSIC2BR, 1BA$1.21
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 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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