Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (31 Rentals)

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Harbor Station Townhomes priced from $975. Wilmington Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Forest apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$975
Cargo North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Sand RidgeAzalea2BR,1BA$996
The Preserve at Pine ValleyGinkgo- 11BZ1BR,1BA$1,014
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
Hawthorne Commons1x1 Loft - Classic1BR,1BA$1,034
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti1BR,1BA$1,095
Forest HillsSOUTHERN PINE1BR,1BA$1,099
Hanover Landing Apartments1BD Classic1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Forest, NC

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Forest area is the $1.36 price per square foot C1P - Patio Model at Bellingham Park in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Lincoln Forest apartment is the 3x3 Model at The Nest at 4955 starting at $729 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Windemere 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.
Bellingham ParkC1P - Patio3BR,2BA$1.36
The Nest at 49553x33BR,3BA$0.63
Sand RidgeDayLily2BR,2BA$1.16
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.30
Ethos 6222BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.54
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.76
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.19
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.55
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1.48
The WillowThe Bray1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Forest, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #2

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Harbor Station Townhomes which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Lincoln Forest costs $1,670.

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 40 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 $427 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Forest.

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