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Newark, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, DE

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, DE area range in price from $879 to $4,640 with an overall median price of $2,369. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Choate at $1,045, Meadowood at $1,060, and English Village at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Choate$1,824$1,0451721
Meadowood$1,824$1,060678
English Village$1,900$1,0001756
Roseville Park$1,947$1,0002062
Fairway Falls$2,697$1,0751078
Meadowbrook$2,745$1,0751019
Estates at Farmington$2,920$8791543
Traditions at Christiana$3,095$1,045602

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood priced from $1,045. Melrose Place Apartments in the Meadowood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Melrose Place ApartmentsMelrose 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
HUNTERS CROSSINGS1Studio,1BA$1,164
Heritage Court1 BED - 1/11BR,1BA$1,165
The OakleyElm1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, DE

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $1.62 price per square foot Inverness II Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Estates at Farmington neighborhood starting from $2,870. The second greatest value Newark apartment is the Choptank Model at Meadows at Elk Creek starting at $1,675 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Patriots Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascot Landing - Single Family HomesInverness II3BR,2BA$1.62
Meadows at Elk CreekChoptank3BR,2BA$1.49
Christiana ReserveFenwick2BR,2BA$1.35
The Enclave at Stoneyridge2BD2BR,2BA$1.60
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
The Reserve at Forest GateChardonnay1BR,1BA$1.64
One EastonB1 - D - Courtyard & Top Floor2BR,2BA$1.61
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.59
Pine Hill Apartments1 Bedroom - Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.61
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

There are currently 170 Apartments for Rent in Newark, DE with pricing that ranges from $879 to $4,640. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $800 to $4,985.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Newark?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newark ranges from $800 to $4,985 with an average monthly rent of $2,305.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Newark?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newark range from $1,330 to $4,640, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,599 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,920.

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