Cheap Homes for Rent in Highlands Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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property at 611 N Franklin St

611 N Franklin St

WilmingtonDE19805

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 2227 Pine St

2227 Pine St

WilmingtonDE19802

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 200 W 10th St

200 W 10th St

WilmingtonDE19801

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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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. Greenview at Chestnut Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. 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
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
The Residences at Rodney SquareBellevue StudioStudio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE

As of June 10, 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 Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 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
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
1328 N Washington St, Unit 21328 N Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Westover PointeB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.59
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands?

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,338. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands ranging from $1,200 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highlands ranges from $1,200 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,874.

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.