
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (62 Rentals)
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1135 E 14th St

Brandywine Hills Apartments

Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

The Standard

1725 Gilpin Ave

The Rutledge Apartments
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The Square at Trolley

928 E 17th St

Brandywine Hundred

Summit Chase Apartments
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934 Clifford Brown Walk

The Residences at Rodney Square

505 West St

801 N Market Street

The Colony Apartments

1315 Delaware Ave
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208 W 28th St

The Residences at Mid-town Park

The Mayfair Apartments

216 W 7th St

708 N Franklin St

111 W 13th St

PARQ at the Square

Pebble Hill Apartments

101 Avenue of the Arts
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The Cooper

Westview Apartments

101 dupont place

835-839 N Tatnall St

Village Park at Paladin

703 E 10th St, Unit Apartment 2

Luther Towers-62+ Subsidized Housing
Northwest, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,720 | $1,039 | $3,069 |
Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $860 | $4,493 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $901 | $5,373 |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $1,265 | $5,234 |
Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk priced from $860. 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 apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Baynard Apartments | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Gilpin Place Apartments | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Summit Chase Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Residences at Rodney Square | Baynard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, DE
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 319 Model at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 1215 W 7th St Model at 1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA | 3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 319 | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 | 1215 W 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
1328 N Washington St, Unit 2 | 1328 N Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
102 W 30th St, Unit 1 | 102 W 30th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Brandywine Hills Apartments | 2BR Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Summit Chase Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Best Local Schools in Northwest, Wilmington, DE
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest is at The Residences at Rodney Square listed at $1,254.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment is $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest is starting from $901 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.
What is the most affordable Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit Chase Apartments and starts from $1,500.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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