Cheap Homes for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1 Bassett Pl

$580

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$580
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 23

1 Bassett Pl

NewarkDE19711

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property at 9 E 26th St

$1,495

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$1,495
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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

9 E 26th St

WilmingtonDE19802

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property at 80 Welsh Tract Rd

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

80 Welsh Tract Rd, Unit 310

80 Welsh Tract Rd
NewarkDE19713

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property at 200 N Connell St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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200 N Connell St

WilmingtonDE19805
property at 35 Revelle St

$1,600

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$1,600
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

35 Revelle St, Unit A

35 Revelle St
New CastleDE19720

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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 Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $1,042. The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,200
New Castle CrossingAmstel1BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.53 price per square foot Cabernet Model at The Reserve at Forest Gate in the in the Patriots Glen neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the Tribeca Model at Spring Crossing starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Patriots Glen 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.
The Reserve at Forest GateCabernet3BR,2BA$1.53
Spring CrossingTribeca3BR,2BA$1.37
The GarrisonVista2BR,2BA$1.54
Summit Chase ApartmentsA23BR,2BA$1.52
The WaverlyAcademy - South 2X22BR,2BA$1.35
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.48
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B room 21135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
3 Corbin Ct, Unit 3-C Corbin Court3 Corbin Ct1BR,1BA$1.44

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle County

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

There are currently 560 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $789 to $5,694. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $580 to $4,950.

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 $580 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,248.

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 $4,293, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $789.

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