Cheap Homes for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $800 (43 Rentals)

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property at 219 S Union St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 S Union St

WilmingtonDE19805

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property at 35 Revelle St

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 16

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 4 Beds unit found at Rittenhouse Station priced from $799. Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,042. 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$799
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,115
HUNTERS CROSSINGS1Studio,1BA$1,194
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.36 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Dodson Court - Twin Homes in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $2,990. The second greatest value New Castle County apartment is the Orchard - South Furnished 4X4 Model at The Waverly starting at $989 with a $0.62 price per square foot . 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.
Dodson Court - Twin HomesDogwood3BR,2.5BA$1.36
The WaverlyOrchard - South Furnished 4X44BR,4BA$0.62
The Helm and Deemers Landing2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Salem VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Rittenhouse Station2x12BR,1BA$1.12
34 Eaton Pl, Unit Ron's Basement34 Eaton Pl1BR,1BA$1.20
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Water View CourtTwo Bedroom with Den2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle County

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

There are currently 555 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $650 to $5,694. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $850 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 $850 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,242.

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 $3,475. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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