Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (77 Rentals)

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property at 825 N Market St

825 N Market St

WilmingtonDE19801

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property at 1401 N Broom St

1401 N Broom St

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property at 1317 W 3rd St

1317 W 3rd St

WilmingtonDE19805

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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. 2901 N Broom St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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
2901 N Broom St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
800-802 AdamsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
The Square at TrolleyStudio1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 319 Model at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Courtyard Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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.
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 3193BR,2BA$1.69
Courtyard Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
1912 W 3rd St, Unit F1912 W 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.64
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
2901 N Broom St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
603 N Market St, Unit 302603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #14

Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 824 N West St listed at $1,050.

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 $2,699.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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