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

The Pines of Wilmington Apartments

Wilmington Commons Apartments

Harbor Station Townhomes

Cypress Grove Apartments

The Creek

Hawthorne Commons

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Chateau Terrace

Shipyard at Wilmington
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Wellington Place Apartments

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The Willow

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Glenmeade Village

New Hanover Village Apartments

Midtown Flats

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Canterbury Woods

Sand Ridge

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Village Green Apartment Homes

1933 Moss St
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Furnished Studio-Wilmington - West

17 Social

Forest Hills

The Preserve at Pine Valley

Comet Scotts Hill

2732 S 17th St, Unit D

Mosby Barclay West

5069 Peachtree Ave, Unit A

5069 Peachtree Ave, Unit A

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4155 Spirea Dr, Unit 4155 Spirea Drive D
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The Helmsman

One Midtown Apartment Homes

Harper Landing Apartments

5132 Greenville Loop Rd

4141 Spirea Dr, Unit A

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Element Barclay

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Element Barclay Station

The Glen Apartments

Campus Edge Condominiums

Quail Forest Apartments
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The Life at Lakeside Villas

Eagle's Drift (Recently Renovated)

Cargo North

Harbour Ridge

908 Bonham Ave

2940 Oleander Dr

4305 Holly Tree Rd

522 S Kerr Ave

Bellingham Park

214 S 13th St
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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 | $1,244 | $850 | $1,540 |
| Lincoln Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $950 | $4,867 |
| Lincoln Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $959 | $2,475 |
| Lincoln Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $715 | $3,357 |
| Lincoln Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $939 | $949 |
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There are currently 62 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation Student Living | Cordova (Enclave) | 3BR,2BA | $819 |
| Elevation South | Derby A (Elevation II) | 4BR,4BA | $949 |
| Hanover Landing Apartments | 1 BD W/D | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Harbor Station Townhomes | 1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Azalea- 11AZ | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| The Willow | Bray A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | Two Bedroom - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Wellington Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Reserve at Forest Hills | Forest Hills - Chianti | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation South | Derby A (Elevation II) | 4BR,4BA | $0.61 |
| Bellingham Park | C1S - Sunroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Canterbury Woods | 3 Bedroom Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Chateau Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Hampton Place | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Cypress Grove Apartments | Two Bed x One and a Half Bath Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $0.75 |
| 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 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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