Cheap Homes for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $725 (46 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in New Castle County.

property at 8 Connell Cir
$725 - $950
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

8 Connell Cir

NewarkDE19711
property at 116 Vincent Cir
$1,000
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

116 Vincent Cir

MiddletownDE19709

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property at 111 W 13th St
$1,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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111 W 13th St

WilmingtonDE19801
property at 9 E 26th St
$1,475

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Base Rent$1,475
Total Monthly Price$1,475
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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9 E 26th St

WilmingtonDE19802

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property at 35 Revelle St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 16

35 Revelle St, Unit A

35 Revelle St
New CastleDE19720
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Cheapest Available New Castle County Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in New Castle County, DE is a 1 Bed home found at 1909 Gladys St priced from $1,300. 1103 W 7th St in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1909 Gladys St1909 Gladys St1BR, 1BA$1,300
1103 W 7th St1103 W 7th St2BR, 1BA$1,600
2412 Jessup St2412 Jessup St2BR, 1BA$1,700

Best Value Homes for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the New Castle County area is the $1.15 price per square foot 1138 E Lock Rd Model at 1138 E Lock Rd starting from $4,000. The second greatest value New Castle County rental home is the 1101 N Clayton St Model at 1101 N Clayton St in the Southbridge neighborhood starting at $2,700 with a $1.04 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Castle County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1138 E Lock Rd1138 E Lock Rd5BR, 3BA$1.15
1101 N Clayton St1101 N Clayton St5BR, 3BA$1.04
108 Steven Ln108 Steven Ln3BR, 2BA$1.04
149 E 2nd St149 E 2nd St3BR, 2.5BA$1.16
8 Carper St8 Carper St3BR, 3BA$1.09
1834 W 11th St1834 W 11th St3BR, 1.5BA$1.13
1103 W 7th St1103 W 7th St2BR, 1BA$1.00
123 1/2 E Cleveland Ave123 1/2 E Cleveland Ave4BR, 2BA$1.05
8 Connell Cir8 Connell Cir1BR, 1BA$0.66
116 Vincent Cir116 Vincent Cir3BR, 2.5BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle County

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

There are currently 582 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $455 to $24,025. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $725 to $5,500.

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 $725 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,194.

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 $750 to $5,109, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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