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19 N Pennewell Dr

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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 Brandywine Hills Apartments in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood priced from $1,019. Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
HUNTERS CROSSINGS1Studio,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.35 price per square foot Fenwick Model at Christiana Reserve in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $1,459. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the 2 Bed Apartment Model at Lighthouse Hill starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Brandywine Hills 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.
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
Water View CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.50
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
River House Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$0.48

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle County

What type of rentals are currently available in New Castle County?

There are currently 549 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $225 to $5,659. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $800 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Castle County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Castle County ranges from $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,002.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Castle County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Castle County range from $1,080 to $5,656, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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