Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (62 Rentals)

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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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West Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Apartments

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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The Fairfax Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fairfax Apartments

2201-2207 Inglewood RdWilmington, DE 19803
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Wawaset Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wawaset Place Apartments

818 Woodlawn AveWilmington, DE 19805
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The Flats Phase I
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats Phase I

525 N Union StWilmington, DE 19805
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Highlands, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk priced from $860. 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 Highlands apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,147
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
The Residences at Rodney SquareBellevue StudioStudio,1BA$1,160
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1716 Lancaster Ave Model at 1716 Lancaster Ave, Unit B in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 319 Model at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA starting at $2,799 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1716 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1716 Lancaster Ave3BR,1BA$0.92
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 3193BR,2BA$1.65
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
1328 N Washington St, Unit 21328 N Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Highlands Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at The Residences at Rodney Square listed at $1,160.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands is starting from $901 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA and starts from $2,799.

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