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New Castle, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Castle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Applegate Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,150. Cavalier Country Club Apartments in the Meadowood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Cavalier Country Club Apartments1BD Standard1BR,1BA$1,195
William Penn Village Apartment HomesStudio - 280 sqftStudio,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle, DE

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Castle area is the $1.72 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Helm in the in the Penns Beach neighborhood starting from $2,005. The second greatest value New Castle apartment is the Windjammer Model at Deemer's Landing Apartment Homes starting at $1,870 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Penns Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Castle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Helm1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Deemer's Landing Apartment HomesWindjammer2BR,2BA$1.77
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
The Villas Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.71
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Reserve at Mill CreekTwo Bedroom Jr.2BR,1BA$1.79
Cavalier Country Club Apartments1BD Standard1BR,1BA$1.67
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle

What type of rentals are currently available in New Castle?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in New Castle, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,114 to $5,181. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle ranging from $900 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Castle ranges from $900 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,988.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.