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Newark, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Newark, DE

Pricing Updated: 06/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Newark, DE area range in price from $924 to $5,600 with an overall median price of $2,182. The three Newark neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairway Falls at $1,075, Choate at $1,045, and Meadowbrook at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Newark Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairway Falls$1,890$1,07536
Choate$1,900$1,04565
Meadowbrook$1,917$1,07532
English Village$1,934$1,06066
Meadowood$1,934$1,06059
Roseville Park$1,946$1,04582
Estates at Farmington$2,840$924106
Traditions at Christiana$3,095$1,04546

Cheapest Available Newark Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Newark, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood priced from $1,045. The Oakley in the Woodcreek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Newark apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
The OakleyElm1BR,1BA$1,200
Haverford ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Sophias Place West1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,224
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newark, DE

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newark area is the $1.17 price per square foot Fullwood 2x3.5 G Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Newark 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 Newark apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley Stream Village TownhomesFullwood 2x3.5 G2BR,3.5BA$1.17
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 BE3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Reserve at Becks Pond2BD2BR,2BA$1.59
Meadows at Elk CreekChoptank3BR,2BA$1.49
Regency Square2 C - 2 BD 2 Bath - Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.59
Appleby ApartmentsNemour Townhome 1BR 1.5BA Den1BR,1.5BA$1.62
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Sophias Place West1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newark

What type of rentals are currently available in Newark?

There are currently 167 Apartments for Rent in Newark, DE with pricing that ranges from $924 to $5,600. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Newark ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Newark?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Newark ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,478.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Newark?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Newark range from $1,330 to $5,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,095.

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