Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mermaid Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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Mermaid, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mermaid Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mermaid area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Haverford Apartments priced from $1,215. HUNTERS CROSSING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here are the most affordable Mermaid apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Haverford ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
HUNTERS CROSSINGS2Studio,1BA$1,224
Midway Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mermaid, DE

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mermaid area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3x2.5 BE Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Mermaid apartment is the 3bed/1.5bath Model at The Crossings at Limestone starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Meadowood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mermaid apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 BE3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Crossings at Limestone3bed/1.5bath3BR,1.5BA$2.00
The Apartments at Pike CreekNew Castle1BR,1BA$2.00
Haverford ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Midway Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Harbor Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Arundel Apartments HomesCarousel1BR,1BA$2.04
Cranston Hall Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$2.23
HUNTERS CROSSINGS2Studio ,1BA$2.85
The Towers at GreenvilleStudio FurnishedStudio ,1BA$5.86

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Mermaid, Wilmington, DE

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Delaware, 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mermaid Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mermaid Apartment is $1,215 at Haverford Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mermaid is starting from $1,329 at Midway Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mermaid Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mermaid Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at HUNTERS CROSSING and starts from $1,924.

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