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Area Guide

New Castle Historic District New Castle, DE

Centuries of history come alive in this colorful neighborhood

Historic River Scenic

The New Castle Historic District is a riverfront neighborhood of timeless beauty and charm, its streets lined with buildings and houses dating back as far as the 17th century. From the vintage brick row houses to the stunning colonial estates, from the magnificent Read House to the cozy Jessop’s Tavern, this is the perfect community for anyone who wants to step back in time whenever they walk out the front door.

A lush canopy of trees shades the sidewalks, creating a wonderful environment for walking, and Bull Hill and New Castle Battery Park provide excellent venues for relaxing in the fresh air and taking in views of the Delaware River. To the northwest, you’ll have easy access to more modern cluster of shops and restaurants (including local favorite, A Pizza History), and the endless amenities of Wilmington are just a short hop up the road.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in New Castle Historic District is $826 for one bedroom, and $1,810 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Castle Historic District has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $826/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

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    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,810/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wilmington & Western Railroad
  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Fort Delaware State Park
  • Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  • Fort Mott State Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.