Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Forest Neighborhood of Wilmington, NC from $600 (48 Rentals)

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Chateau Terrace
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$1,216 - $1,401
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Chateau Terrace

1201 Columbus CirWilmington, NC 28403
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Canterbury Woods
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$1,220 - $1,685
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Canterbury Woods

2320 Canterwood DrWilmington, NC 28401
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The Willow
$1,368 - $2,203
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The Willow

414 Mill Creek CtWilmington, NC 28403
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Glenmeade Village
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$1,379 - $1,619
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Glenmeade Village

1518 Village DrWilmington, NC 28401
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Element Barclay
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$1,466 - $2,322
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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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Harbour Ridge
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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
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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. 34 North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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
34 North Apartments1X1 CLASSIC1BR,1BA$950
Hanover Landing Apartments1 BD W/D1BR,1BA$999
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,025
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,050
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Cypress Grove ApartmentsOne Bed x One Bath Garden Renovated1BR,1BA$1,129
Hawthorne Commons1x1 Loft - Refreshed1BR,1BA$1,132
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,156
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Forest, NC

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Forest area is the $0.61 price per square foot Derby (Elevation II) Model at Elevation South in the in the Lincoln Forest neighborhood starting from $939. The second greatest value Lincoln Forest apartment is the MAGNOLIA Model at Forest Hills starting at $1,659 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Carolina Heights 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 (Elevation II)4BR,4BA$0.61
Forest HillsMAGNOLIA3BR,2BA$1.18
Glenmeade VillageMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.30
Chateau Terrace2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Elevation Student LivingBrighton (Elevation)2BR,2BA$1.00
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.75
Shipyard at WilmingtonThe Tide1BR,1BA$1.28
New Hanover Village Apartments2 Bedroom - Garden2BR,1BA$1.44
Sand RidgeAzalea2BR,1.5BA$1.37
34 North Apartments1X1 CLASSIC1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 34 North Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Lincoln Forest costs $1,775.

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 34 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 $552 which is $1,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Forest.

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