Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Swedes Historic District Wilmington, DE from $700 (40 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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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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800-802 Adams
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800-802 Adams

800 N Adams 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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608mkt
Studio Apartments

608mkt

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801

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Old Swedes Historic District, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Swedes Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Swedes Historic District area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,042. 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 Old Swedes Historic District apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Market View ResidencesBarton1BR,1BA$1,430
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1,495
The Cooper1CP31BR,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Swedes Historic District, DE

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Swedes Historic District area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Old Swedes Historic District apartment is the Christina Model at The Residences at Christina Landing starting at $2,005 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Swedes Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
The Residences at Christina LandingChristina1BR,1BA$2.11
101 Avenue of the Arts1B1BR,1BA$2.25
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1.89
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
603 N Market St, Unit 301603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Swedes Historic District, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #23

Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Swedes Historic District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Swedes Historic District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Swedes Historic District is at The Standard listed at $1,565.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Swedes Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Swedes Historic District Apartment is $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Swedes Historic District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Swedes Historic District is starting from $1,257 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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