Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (62 Rentals)

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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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Wawaset Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wawaset Place Apartments

818 Woodlawn AveWilmington, DE 19805
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The Flats Phase I
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats Phase I

525 N Union StWilmington, DE 19805
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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Highlands, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rutledge Apartments priced from $1,100. Baynard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$1,199
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Greenville Place2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,250
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.56 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 901 N Franklin St Model at 901 N Franklin St, Unit 1 starting at $2,150 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
901 N Franklin St, Unit 1901 N Franklin St3BR,2BA$1.63
1204 Delaware Ave, Unit Apt 31204 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Greenview at Chestnut Run3 Bedroom/1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.74
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Highlands Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at MKT South listed at $1,270.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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