Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Swedes Historic District Wilmington, DE from $638 (56 Rentals)

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712 N West St

WilmingtonDE19801

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West Center Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

West Center Place

622 N Jefferson StWilmington, DE 19801
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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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West Quaker Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Quaker Hill

226 N West StWilmington, DE 19801

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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 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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The Lucania
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucania

822 N Adams StWilmington, DE 19801
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825 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

825 N Market St

825 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Studio Apartments

608mkt

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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430 N West St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

430 N West St

430 N West 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
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
West Street Portfolio1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
825 N Market St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,275
101 dupont placeSD1Studio,1BA$1,310
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,425
MKT South6271.4 One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,428

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

As of September 07, 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 2 BEDROOM Model at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community starting at $1,257 with a $1.41 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
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
The Residences at Rodney SquareMontchanin One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.76
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1.89
Lincoln Square1L3.31BR,1BA$2.24
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
MKT South6271.4 One BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.96
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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Old Swedes Historic District, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #19

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

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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 101 dupont place listed at $1,310.

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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