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Fairfield Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Commons

100 Fairfield CtrMiddletown, DE 19709
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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Apartments

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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Cheapest Available New Castle County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle County, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $860. Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,147
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
The Residences at Rodney SquareBellevue StudioStudio,1BA$1,160
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1716 Lancaster Ave Model at 1716 Lancaster Ave, Unit B in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes starting at $2,225 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Meadowood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Castle County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1716 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1716 Lancaster Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 B3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Whitney Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.16
The Reserve at South Ridge Phase l2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
Riverfront HeightsFairfield2BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Castle County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Castle County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Castle County is at Brandywine Apartments listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Castle County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Castle County Apartment is $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Castle County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Castle County is starting from $901 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the most affordable New Castle County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Castle County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Salem Village and starts from $1,330.

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