Christiana

Christiana, DE Area Guide

The perfect mix of historic and modern

Scenic • Shopping • Restaurants • Location • Relaxed •

Located just south Wilmington along the Christina River is the little community of Christiana, Delaware. This small town is a part of the much larger New Castle County, and thanks to Delaware Route 1 and Interstate 95 travel to the surrounding areas is accessible.

Renters will find that this once colonial town is the perfect mix of historic and modern. The Christiana Historical Society works to preserve and appreciate the towns roots, while the modern development provides the community with easy access to necessities. Some of the modern development includes the Christiana Mall, a large shopping center that houses a variety of restaurants and retail stores.

The community of Christiana truly loves their historic city and welcomes newcomers to share the pride. Renters will find that they will quickly find their own special place within this little town.

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Scores provided by

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

DuPont Environmental Education Center
Cooch-Dayett Mills
Lums Pond State Park
Iron Hill Museum
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

Philadelphia International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Christiana

St. Andrews Community

50 Turnberry Ct,
Bear, DE 19701

$1,990 - $3,455

1-3 Beds

The Villas Apartments

21 Villas Dr,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,335 - $2,155

1-2 Beds

Iron Ridge and Stonegate Apartments

4301 Stonegate Blvd,
Elkton, MD 21921

$1,664 - $2,509

1-3 Beds

Aspen Run

2102 Ashkirk Dr,
Newark, DE 19702

$1,350 - $1,695

1-2 Beds

Iron Hill Apartments

2 Burleigh Ct,
Newark, DE 19702

$1,305 - $1,729

1-3 Beds

Rockwood Apartments

3525 Rockwood Rd,
Newark, DE 19702

$1,550 - $2,350

1-4 Beds

Cavalier Country Club Apartments

25 Golf View Dr,
Newark, DE 19702

$1,195 - $2,070

1-3 Beds

The Village of Barrett's Run

100 N Barrett Run Ln,
Newark, DE 19702

$1,500 - $2,355

1-3 Beds

Windsor Forest Townhomes

101 Paisley Ln,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,500 - $1,795

1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Christiana

49 Willow Pl,
Newark, DE 19702

$2,925 - $3,255

3-4 Beds |

27 Harkfort Rd,
Newark, DE 19702

$2,300 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 2 Baths

7 Elk Ln,
Newark, DE 19713

$2,700 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 3 Baths

9 Clinton Ct,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,785

2 Beds | 1 Bath

358 quarrie Dr,
Bear, DE 19701

$1,400

1 Bed | 1 Bath

358 quarrie Dr,
Bear, DE 19701

$1,200

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

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