Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Compton Village Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $638 (107 Rentals)

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property at 712 N West St

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Available Sep 7

712 N West St

WilmingtonDE19801

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property at 125 N DuPont St

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125 N DuPont St

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12 Ashton St
$1,350 - $2,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 24

12 Ashton St

12 Ashton StWilmington, DE 19804
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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 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,042. 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
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,200
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
West Street Portfolio1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Wawaset Park Associates LLCSTDStudio,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Compton Village, DE

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Compton Village area is the $1.42 price per square foot 1403 N Scott St Model at 1403 N Scott St, Unit A in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Compton Village apartment is the A2 Model at Summit Chase Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Brandywine Hills 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.
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Chase ApartmentsA23BR,2BA$1.52
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.61
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Madison Monroe ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.65
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.59
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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 $1,257 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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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