Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (99 Rentals)

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Northwest, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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 Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,090. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,090
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
The Square at TrolleyStudioStudio,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 Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, DE

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.37 price per square foot 1007 Park Pl Model at 1007 Park Pl, Unit Apartment B in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Northwest 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1007 Park Pl, Unit Apartment B1007 Park Pl4BR,1.5BA$1.37
Summit Chase ApartmentsA23BR,2BA$1.52
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.51
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.32
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Madison Monroe ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.65
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
603 N Market St, Unit 301603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Delaware and customized analysis for Central Wilmington, DE. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Baynard Apartments listed at $1,100.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Apartment is $1,090 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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 $1,172 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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