Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Compton Village Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $500 (96 Rentals)

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1135 Lancaster Ave
$850 - $875
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1135 Lancaster Ave

1135 Lancaster AveWilmington, DE 19805
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$1,325 - $1,825

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1412 Delaware Ave

WilmingtonDE19806

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12 Ashton St
$1,350 - $2,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 20

12 Ashton St

12 Ashton StWilmington, DE 19804
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property at 101 E 35th St

$1,395 - $1,895

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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101 E 35th St

WilmingtonDE19802

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Compton Village, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Compton Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Compton Village area of Wilmington, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at The Robinson priced from $1,080. The Rutledge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Compton Village apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,080
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Gilpin Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,147
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Village, DE

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton Village area is the $1.56 price per square foot PENT Model at Wawaset Park Associates LLC in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Compton Village apartment is the 1403 N Scott St Model at 1403 N Scott St, Unit A starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the The Flats neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Compton Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wawaset Park Associates LLCPENT2BR,2BA$1.56
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Chase Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.52
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.55
102 W 30th St102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.51
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.42
1135 Lancaster Ave1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Compton Village Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Compton Village?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Compton Village is at Colonial Court listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Village Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Compton Village Apartment is $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Compton Village Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Compton Village is starting from $1,080 at The Robinson.

What is the most affordable Compton Village Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Compton Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit Chase Apartments and starts from $1,675.

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