
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $800 (12 Rentals)
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The Square at Trolley

1726 W 8th St
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1519 W 14th St
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Hilltop, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,832 | $1,195 | $2,711 |
Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $1,085 | $4,170 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,250 | $4,716 |
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,575 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hilltop Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Wilmington, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenville Place priced from $1,250. The Square at Trolley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenville Place | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Square at Trolley | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
The Colony Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
PARQ at the Square | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, DE
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2F Model at The Falls in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the Two bedroom Model at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue starting at $2,600 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the The Flats neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Falls | 2F | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 | 1215 W 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Colony Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Greenville Place | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom (FURNISHED) | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
PARQ at the Square | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Crosby Hill | 1CH12 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
River House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Type G | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington | A3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, Wilmington, DE
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Hilltop Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hilltop?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hilltop is at River House Apartments listed at $1,594.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $1,295 at The Square at Trolley.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hilltop Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hilltop is starting from $1,250 at Greenville Place.
What is the most affordable Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hilltop Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Colony Apartments and starts from $2,300.
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