
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (36 Rentals)
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Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

The Standard

The Saville

Baynard Apartments

The Rutledge Apartments

826 W 10th St

The Square at Trolley

722 N Market St

Brandywine Hundred

Lincoln Square

The Residences at Rodney Square

Summit Chase Apartments

The Colony Apartments

602 W 23rd St

2504 Baynard Blvd

602 W 20th St

Luther Towers-62+ Subsidized Housing

The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk
Northwest, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,761 | $984 | $2,802 |
Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,050 | $4,583 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,752 | $1,095 | $5,659 |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,190 | $5,656 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Hills Apartments priced from $1,019. River Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brandywine Hills Apartments | Jr. 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Baynard Apartments | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Chateau | The Grande | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
MKT North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Gilpin Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,207 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
The Residences at Rodney Square | Bellevue Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
The Colony Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, DE
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 430 N West St in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Northwest 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 Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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430 N West St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Lighthouse Hill | 2 Bed Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
23 Trolley Square, Unit C | 23 Trolley Square | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1702 N Washington St | 1702 N Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
1315 Delaware Ave | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Summit Chase Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Chateau | The Grande | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest, Wilmington, DE
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Best Local Schools in Northwest, Wilmington, DE
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Northwest, Wilmington, DE
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest is at The Residences at Rodney Square listed at $1,235.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment is $1,019 at Brandywine Hills Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest is starting from $1,095 at River Commons.
What is the most affordable Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Commons and starts from $1,190.
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