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

448 Racine Dr

Wilmington Commons Apartments

Harbor Station Townhomes

The Creek

The Pines of Wilmington Apartments
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Hawthorne Commons

Cypress Grove Apartments

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Forest Hills

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2940 Oleander Dr

The Reserve at Forest Hills
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Sand Ridge

Chateau Terrace

17 Social

Shipyard at Wilmington

The Glen Apartments

Campus Edge Condominiums

Quail Forest Apartments
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4233 Sequoia Ct

The Life at Lakeside Villas

Cargo North

Eagle's Drift (Recently Renovated)

The Preserve at Pine Valley

Harbour Ridge
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5031 Peachtree Ave

4215 Peachtree Ave

2808 Bloomfield Ln
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 | $1,223 | $825 | $1,449 |
| Lincoln Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $900 | $1,881 |
| Lincoln Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $934 | $2,569 |
| Lincoln Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $699 | $2,821 |
| Lincoln Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $939 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 31 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 |
| Wilmington Commons Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Harbor Station Townhomes | 1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Creek | IVY | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| The Preserve at Pine Valley | Ginkgo- 11BZ | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
| The Pines of Wilmington Apartments | One Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Hawthorne Commons | 1x1 Loft - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,036 |
| Quad Apartment Homes | B - Bellamy | 2BR,2BA | $1,060 |
| Forest Hills | SOUTHERN PINE | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Forest, NC
As of February 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Forest area is the $1.28 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Glenmeade Village in the in the Shipyard Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmeade Village | Magnolia | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Nest at 4955 | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
| Ethos 622 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 2109 Wisteria Dr | 2109 Wisteria Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Seahawk Cove | 3x3 Deluxe | 3BR,3BA | $0.73 |
| Sand Ridge | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Shipyard at Wilmington | The Tide | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| New Hanover Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Cypress Grove Apartments | Two Bedrom One Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Chateau Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 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 $1,099.
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 $1,810.
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 54 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 $446 which is $1,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Forest.
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