Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,000 (54 Rentals)

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Village at Fox Point
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$1,470 - $2,255
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Village at Fox Point

1436 Kynlyn DrWilmington, DE 19809
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property at 101 E 35th St

$1,590 - $1,895

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101 E 35th St

WilmingtonDE19802
property at 2519 N MADISON ST

$1,900

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2519 N MADISON ST

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2901 N Broom St
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2901 N Broom St

2901 N Broom StWilmington, DE 19802
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2600 N Jefferson St
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2600 N Jefferson St

2600 N Jefferson StWilmington, DE 19802
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Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Wilmington area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,042. The Rutledge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Northwest Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,200
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
815 Rosedale Ave61BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Wilmington, DE

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Wilmington area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2NVP2 Model at Village Park at Paladin in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Northwest Wilmington apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at The Mayfair Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village Park at Paladin2NVP22BR,2BA$1.69
The Mayfair ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Summit Chase ApartmentsA23BR,2BA$1.52
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Riverfront HeightsAugustine2BR,1BA$1.63
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Madison Monroe ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.65
815 Rosedale Ave61BR,1BA$1.70
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Wilmington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Wilmington is at Colonial Court listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Wilmington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Wilmington Apartment is $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Wilmington is starting from $1,257 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the most affordable Northwest Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit Chase Apartments and starts from $1,675.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.