Cheap Homes for Rent in Old Swedes Historic District Wilmington, DE from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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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

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

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Swedes Historic District area is the $1.83 price per square foot Row Model at The Residences at Christina Landing in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,710. The second greatest value Old Swedes Historic District apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at The Saville starting at $1,975 with a $1.69 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.
The Residences at Christina LandingRow2BR,2BA$1.83
The Saville2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Lincoln Square1L2.161BR,1BA$1.94
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
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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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
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Swedes Historic District

What type of rentals are currently available in Old Swedes Historic District?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Old Swedes Historic District, DE with pricing that ranges from $995 to $5,694. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Old Swedes Historic District ranging from $1,395 to $3,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Old Swedes Historic District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Old Swedes Historic District ranges from $1,395 to $3,095 with an average monthly rent of $1,772.

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