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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 Adams Court Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $715. The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Cynwood Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Victoria Mews1 bed1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the 810 N Harrison St Model at 810 N Harrison St, Unit 2.1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Southbridge 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.
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 B3BR,2.5BA$1.31
810 N Harrison St, Unit 2.1810 N Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.32
The Garrison2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.37
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.42
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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 824 N West St listed at $1,050.

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 $715 at Adams Court Apartments.

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 River Commons and starts from $1,265.

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