Cheap Homes for Rent in Highlands Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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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 Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,042. Colonial Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.42 price per square foot 1403 N Scott St Model at 1403 N Scott St, Unit A in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 1531 Delaware Ave Model at 1531 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Market Street Mall 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.
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
1531 Delaware Ave, Unit 11531 Delaware Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
Madison Monroe ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.65
Greenville Place Apartments2STD2BR,1BA$1.62
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
603 N Market St, Unit 301603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Highlands, Wilmington, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands?

There are currently 271 Apartments for Rent in Highlands, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,694. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands ranging from $1,150 to $4,500.

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 $1,150 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,947.

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