Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cool Spring Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $500 (98 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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1412 Delaware Ave

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12 Ashton St
$1,350 - $2,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 23

12 Ashton St

12 Ashton StWilmington, DE 19804
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Cool Spring, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cool Spring Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,080
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,119
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cool Spring, DE

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cool Spring 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 Cool Spring apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cool Spring apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wawaset Park Associates LLCPENT2BR,2BA$1.56
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.55
2305 N Monroe St, Unit Unit 12305 N Monroe St1BR,1BA$1.68
102 W 30th St102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.51
Madison Monroe ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.65
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.42
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
1135 Lancaster Ave1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Cool Spring, Wilmington, DE

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cool Spring Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cool Spring?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cool Spring Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cool Spring Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Cool Spring Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cool Spring Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westover Pointe and starts from $1,654.

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