Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heritage Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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Greenbank Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbank Manor

221 Greenbank RdWilmington, DE 19808
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Heritage, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heritage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heritage area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Arundel Apartments Homes priced from $1,250. The Oakley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Heritage apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arundel Apartments HomesAshland Jr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The OakleyElm1BR,1BA$1,250
Haverford ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
HUNTERS CROSSINGA1R21BR,1BA$1,309
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heritage, DE

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heritage area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3bd Model at Chasemont in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Heritage apartment is the 18 Wordsworth Dr Model at 18 Wordsworth Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Heritage neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heritage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chasemont3bd3BR,1BA$1.47
18 Wordsworth Dr, Unit 118 Wordsworth Dr1BR,1BA$1.50
The Preserve at Deacon's Walk2D2BR,2BA$1.82
Foxwood Apartments2 BR, 1 BTH | Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.78
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Arbor1BR,1BA$1.54
Haverford ApartmentsLrg One Bedroom w/ Den or 2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Heritage Court ApartmentsThe Orchard-2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Abbey Walk ApartmentsThe Oxford - 2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.80
HUNTERS CROSSINGA1RP1BR,1BA$1.92
The OakleyWillow1BR,1.5BA$1.87

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Delaware and customized analysis for Central Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heritage Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Heritage?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heritage is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heritage?

The cheapest apartment in Heritage is Arundel Apartments Homes which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Heritage costs $1,949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heritage?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Heritage that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Heritage?

Cheap apartments in Heritage have an average cost of $111 which is $1,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heritage.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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