
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $800 (14 Rentals)
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The Square at Trolley

611 N Franklin St

1215 W 7th St, Unit 1
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1315 Delaware Ave

The Colony Apartments

201 S Dupont St

708 N Franklin St

1519 W 14th St

1401 Pennsylvania Ave
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Hilltop, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,881 | $1,195 | $2,711 |
Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,085 | $4,170 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,250 | $4,716 |
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,575 | $3,850 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hilltop Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Wilmington, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenville Place priced from $1,250. The Square at Trolley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenville Place | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Square at Trolley | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
PARQ at the Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
The Colony Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, DE
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2HC Model at The Falls in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the Two bedroom Model at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue starting at $2,600 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the The Flats neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Falls | 2HC | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
The Colony Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Greenville Place | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom (FURNISHED) | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington | D | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Crosby Hill | 1CH12 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
PARQ at the Square | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
River House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Type G | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
The Square at Trolley | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, Wilmington, DE
Ranked #25
Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Hilltop Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hilltop Apartment is $1,295 at The Square at Trolley.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hilltop Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hilltop is starting from $1,250 at Greenville Place.
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