
Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Castle, DE from $700 (23 Rentals)
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New Castle Crossing

Georgetown Manor Apartments

Sophias Place East
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The Villas Apartments

205 Hillview Ave

The Robinson

Riverfront Heights

Orchard Court Apartments

Newport Terrace Apartments
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Applegate Apartments

Cavalier Country Club Apartments

Reserve at Mill Creek

Waterside Village

1105 Read St

413 Homestead Rd

48 Augustine Pl
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1 New Jersey Ave

18 Elsmere Blvd
New Castle, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Castle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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New Castle Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $1,108 | $1,295 |
New Castle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,109 | $4,084 |
New Castle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,100 | $5,858 |
New Castle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,545 | $4,086 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in New Castle, DE
Pricing Updated: 06/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the New Castle, DE area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for New Castle Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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New Castle Historic District | $2,185 | $1,114 | 15 |
Cheapest Available New Castle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at New Castle Crossing in the New Castle Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,114. Orchard Court Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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New Castle Crossing | Colonial | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
Orchard Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Castlebrook Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
Cavalier Country Club Apartments | 1BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle, DE
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the New Castle area is the $1.72 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Helm in the in the Penns Beach neighborhood starting from $2,005. The second greatest value New Castle apartment is the Seneca Model at Riverfront Heights starting at $1,414 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Castle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Helm | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
Riverfront Heights | Seneca | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
The Garrison | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
The Villas Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
William Penn Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 866 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Galloway Court Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Sophias Place East | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Cavalier Country Club Apartments | 1BD Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Applegate Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
New Castle Crossing | Colonial | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Best Local Schools in New Castle, DE
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
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Getting Around New Castle, DE
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Castle Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in New Castle?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in New Castle is at Orchard Court Apartments listed at $1,130.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Castle Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Castle Apartment is $1,114 at New Castle Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Castle Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Castle is starting from $1,269 at Sophias Place West.
What is the most affordable New Castle Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap New Castle Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Castlebrook Apartments and starts from $2,342.
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