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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
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Naamans Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1,107
Cynwood Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Victoria Mews1 bed1BR,1BA$1,125
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit1BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of August 29, 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 2 Bed | 2 Bath Model at Whitney Apartments starting at $1,804 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Channin 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
Whitney Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
The Garrison2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.37
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Naamans Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle County

What type of rentals are currently available in New Castle County?

There are currently 548 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $715 to $5,300. There are also 182 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $500 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Castle County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Castle County ranges from $500 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,222.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in New Castle County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in New Castle County range from $1,080 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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