Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $500 (49 Rentals)

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The Colony Apartments
$1,200 - $2,425
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$1,185 - $2,410
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$1,200 - $2,425
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Colony Apartments

2 Colony BlvdWilmington, DE 19802
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Market View Residences
$1,430 - $1,995
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$1,275 - $1,840
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$155

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$1,430 - $1,995
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market View Residences

913 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Village at Fox Point
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$1,445 - $2,000
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$1,420 - $1,975
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$25

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$1,445 - $2,000
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Village at Fox Point

1436 Kynlyn DrWilmington, DE 19809
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Lea Boulevard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lea Boulevard

608 W Lea BlvdWilmington, 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 Village Park at Paladin priced from $1,050. 824 N West St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Northwest Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Park at Paladin1EPC11BR,1BA$1,050
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit1BR,1BA$1,189
600 N Washington St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,190
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
2600 N Jefferson St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
The Square at Trolley1E1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Wilmington, DE

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Wilmington area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at The Colony Apartments in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Northwest Wilmington apartment is the 102 W 30th St Model at 102 W 30th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,710 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Market Street Mall 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.
The Colony Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.39
102 W 30th St, Unit 2102 W 30th St3BR,1BA$1.28
Summit Chase Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.52
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.60
The ChateauThe Baton Rouge2BR,2BA$1.57
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.48
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.75

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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 824 N West St listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Wilmington Apartment is $1,050 at Village Park at Paladin.

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 $1,399 at Riverfront Heights.

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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