Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $500 (85 Rentals)

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1135 Lancaster Ave
$850 - $875
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$850 - $875
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1135 Lancaster Ave

1135 Lancaster AveWilmington, DE 19805
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The Colony Apartments
$1,335 - $2,300
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$1,320 - $2,285
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$1,335 - $2,300
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The Colony Apartments

2 Colony BlvdWilmington, DE 19802
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102 W 30th St
$1,400 - $1,710
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$1,400 - $1,710
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

102 W 30th St

102 W 30th StWilmington, DE 19802
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Market View Residences
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$1,430 - $1,995
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$1,275 - $1,840
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$1,430 - $1,995
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Market View Residences

913 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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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 Brandywine Hills Apartments priced from $1,089. 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
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,089
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Gilpin Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,197
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
2600 N Jefferson St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, DE

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.42 price per square foot 1403 N Scott St Model at 1403 N Scott St, Unit A in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths 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.
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Chase Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.52
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.60
102 W 30th St102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.51
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
1203 Delaware Ave, Unit 21203 Delaware AveStudio ,1BA$1.42
1135 Lancaster Ave1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
603 N Market St, Unit 301603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.65

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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 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 $1,089 at Brandywine Hills Apartments.

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 $1,400 at The Rutledge Apartments.

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 $1,675.

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