Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $400 (72 Rentals)

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722 N Market St

WilmingtonDE19801
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Fairfield Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Commons

100 Fairfield CtrMiddletown, DE 19709
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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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West Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Apartments

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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The Fairfax Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fairfax Apartments

2201-2207 Inglewood RdWilmington, DE 19803
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Turnquist Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Turnquist Apartments

110 Windward CtElkton, MD 21921
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Cheapest Available New Castle County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle County, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood priced from $1,045. The Saville in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
The SavilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Gilpin Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,107
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit1BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3x2.5 BE Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the 3BD Model at The Village of Barrett's Run starting at $1,950 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Castle County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 BE3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Village of Barrett's Run3BD3BR,2BA$1.39
2115 Harrison Ave, Unit #52115 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Harbor House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Castle County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Castle County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Castle County is at The Saville listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Castle County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Castle County Apartment is $1,045 at Salem Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Castle County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Castle County is starting from $1,160 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.

What is the most affordable New Castle County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Castle County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Commons and starts from $1,265.

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