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

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608 Montclair DrWilmington, NC 28403
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WilmingtonNC28403
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4750 Seahawk Ct

WilmingtonNC28403

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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 3 Beds unit found at Seahawk Cove priced from $729. Elevation Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Forest apartments for rent in Wilmington, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$729
Elevation Student LivingCordova (Enclave)3BR,2BA$830
Harbor Station Townhomes1x1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$999
Wilmington Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
The CreekAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,029
The Preserve at Pine Valley11AZ1BR,1BA$1,080
Harbour Ridge1BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Hanover Landing Apartments1BD Classic1BR,1BA$1,100
The Pines of Wilmington ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,125
Village Green Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Forest, NC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Forest area is the $0.55 price per square foot Wrightsville Model at Platos Lofts at Randall in the in the College Acres neighborhood starting from $770. The second greatest value Lincoln Forest apartment is the 731 Bragg Dr Model at 731 Bragg Dr, Unit A starting at $1,525 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Pine Valley East 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.
Platos Lofts at RandallWrightsville4BR,4BA$0.55
731 Bragg Dr, Unit A731 Bragg Dr3BR,2BA$1.13
The WillowThe Pritchell2BR,2BA$1.51
Seahawk Cove3x3 Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.66
Glenmeade VillageCrepe Myrtle2BR,2BA$1.23
Cypress Grove ApartmentsTwo Bed x One and a Half Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Aspire 3492 Bed 2 Bath - Furnished2BR,2BA$0.84
34 North Apartments2X1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.31
Sand RidgeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.53
The Reserve at Forest HillsForest Hills - Chianti Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.52

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Lincoln Forest, Wilmington, NC

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 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 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 $1,149.

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 $999, while the average apartment in Lincoln Forest costs $1,610.

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 6 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 $311 which is $1,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Forest.

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