Cheap Homes for Rent in New Castle County, DE from $600 (41 Rentals)

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

property at 134 Freedom Trl

$650

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Studio, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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134 Freedom Trl

New CastleDE19720
property at 306 Concord Ave

$1,195 - $1,350

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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306 Concord Ave

WilmingtonDE19802

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property at 303 Armstrong Ave

$1,615

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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303 Armstrong Ave

WilmingtonDE19805

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property at 1212 Delaware Ave

$1,095 - $1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1212 Delaware Ave

WilmingtonDE19806
property at 7 Rockford Rd

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Rockford Rd, Unit E-25

7 Rockford Rd
WilmingtonDE19806

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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 Village Park at Paladin in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood priced from $1,050. Melrose Place Apartments in the Meadowood 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
Village Park at Paladin1EPC11BR,1BA$1,050
Melrose Place ApartmentsMelrose 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Harbor House2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125
Victoria Mews1 bed1BR,1BA$1,125
Greenville Place Apartments1JRDLX1BR,1BA$1,135
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed Jr | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE

As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Castle County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 bd x 2.2 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 3x2.5 BE Model at Walden Townhomes starting at $2,275 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Meadowood 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 Townhomes3 bd x 2.2 ba TH3BR,2BA$1.52
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 BE3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Colony Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.48
1600 N Broom St, Unit APT #31600 N Broom St3BR,1BA$1.50
Rittenhouse Station2x22BR,2BA$0.84
Spring CrossingCarnegie2BR,2BA$1.37
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.44
102 W 30th St102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.51
Water View CourtTwo Bedroom JR2BR,1BA$1.48
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 559 Apartments for Rent in New Castle County, DE with pricing that ranges from $554 to $5,694. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle County ranging from $650 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 $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,074.

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 $1,495 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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