Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $400 (70 Rentals)

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property at 221 N Broad St

221 N Broad St

MiddletownDE19709
property at 722 N Market St

722 N Market St

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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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1601-1615 West St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601-1615 West St

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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Wawaset Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wawaset Place Apartments

818 Woodlawn AveWilmington, DE 19805
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Cheapest Available New Castle County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle County, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at River House Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $225. Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River House ApartmentsStudio Type A2BR,2BA$225
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,019
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Melrose Place ApartmentsMelrose 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
The SavilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of March 28, 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 Fenwick Model at Christiana Reserve starting at $1,459 with a $1.35 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
Christiana ReserveFenwick2BR,2BA$1.35
Lighthouse Hill2 Bed Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.50
1702 N Washington St1702 N Washington1BR,1BA$1.48
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Whitney Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Harbor House2 Bedroom Jr.2BR,1BA$1.50
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 $1,019 at Brandywine Hills Apartments.

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 $1,095 at River Commons.

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 $1,190.

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