
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Wilmington area of Wilmington.


Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

Village Park at Paladin

The Standard

The Residences at Rodney Square

MKT North

Colonial Court

The Rutledge Apartments

Brandywine Hills Apartments

MKT South
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608 Washington St

Courtyard Apartments

800-802 Adams

Madison Monroe Apartments

824 N West St

River Commons

Riverfront Heights

The Colony Apartments

Brandywine Hundred
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Lincoln Square

Baynard Apartments

101 dupont place

The Press

Midtown Park

The Chateau Apartments

Summit Chase Apartments

The Mayfair Apartments

PARQ at the Square
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835-839 N Tatnall St

The Residences at Justison Landing

Westview Apartments

801 N Market Street

901 Market Tower

The Cooper

The Residences at Christina Landing

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Village at Fox Point

101 Avenue of the Arts

Pebble Hill Apartments
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Top of the Hill Apartments

Crosby Hill

1315 Delaware Avenue, LLC

River House Apartments

Humble Park Place

Harlan Flats

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1007 Park Pl, Unit Apt A

Rowhaus

2519 N MADISON ST

2901 N Broom St
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Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Wilmington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,635 | $1,075 | $2,647 |
| Northwest Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,042 | $4,120 |
| Northwest Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $1,140 | $5,694 |
| Northwest Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,330 | $4,293 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Wilmington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Wilmington area of Wilmington, DE is a Studio unit found at Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington priced from $175. Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,042. Here are the most affordable Northwest Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington | A3 | Studio,1BA | $175 |
| Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| The Rutledge Apartments | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Colonial Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brandywine Hills Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
| 800-802 Adams | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Madison Monroe Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 824 N West St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| West Street Portfolio | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Wilmington, DE
As of August 14, 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 A2 Model at Summit Chase Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Park at Paladin | 2NVP2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Summit Chase Apartments | A2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Westview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Riverfront Heights | Seneca | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Madison Monroe Apartments | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Colony Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 824 N West St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington listed at $175.
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.
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