Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (42 Rentals)

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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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West Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Apartments

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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The Fairfax Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fairfax Apartments

2201-2207 Inglewood RdWilmington, DE 19803
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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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MKT - 608 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

MKT - 608 MKT

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Lea Boulevard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lea Boulevard

608 W Lea BlvdWilmington, DE 19802
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The Mayfair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mayfair Apartments

1300 N Harrison StWilmington, DE 19806
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit1BR,1BA$1,174
Pebble Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Terrace1BR,1BA$1,205
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,247
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, DE

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.07 price per square foot 30 W 41st St Model at 30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St30 W 41st St3BR,1.5BA$1.07
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio ,1BA$1.80
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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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 MKT South listed at $1,265.

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 River Commons and starts from $1,265.

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