Cheap Homes for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $800 (26 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available New Castle County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle County, DE is a 4 Beds unit found at Rittenhouse Station priced from $849. Harbor House in the Channin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rittenhouse Station4 TOWN B4BR,2BA$849
Harbor HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
815 Rosedale Ave41BR,1BA$950
Water View CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.34 price per square foot 4 bd x 3.5 ba TH Model at Darley Green Townhomes in the in the Channin neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Helm and Deemers Landing starting at $1,870 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Penns Beach 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.
Darley Green Townhomes4 bd x 3.5 ba TH4BR,3.5BA$1.34
The Helm and Deemers Landing2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Cavalier Country Club Apartments3BD3BR,2BA$1.25
Chasemont3bd3BR,1BA$1.47
Rittenhouse Station2x22BR,2BA$0.71
Naamans Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.50
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.36
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle County

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

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $650 to $5,694. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $850 to $4,300.

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 $850 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,089.

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 $1,500 to $3,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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