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New Castle, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available New Castle Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in New Castle, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at Sophias Place West priced from $1,219. Reserve at Mill Creek in the The Flats neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Castle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sophias Place West2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,219
Reserve at Mill CreekOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,275
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Castle, DE and Nearby

As of June 02, 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 2a. Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Windsor Forest Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for New Castle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Helm1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Riverfront HeightsFairfield2BR,1BA$1.42
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
The Residences at Christina LandingFort1BR,1BA$1.75
Sophias Place West2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1.71
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Newport Terrace ApartmentsSequoia2BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Castle

What type of rentals are currently available in New Castle?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in New Castle, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,134 to $5,511. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in New Castle ranging from $900 to $3,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in New Castle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in New Castle ranges from $900 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,702.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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