The Villas Apartments
21 Villas Dr,
New Castle, DE 19720
$1,335 - $2,155
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in New Castle, DE
What is the average rent in New Castle, DE?
$1,375/month
Average Rent
790 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in New Castle, DE is $1,375 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in New Castle more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in New Castle, you can expect to pay about $1,073 per month for a studio, $1,375 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,607 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,121 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in New Castle, DE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $26 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in New Castle, DE
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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5%
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37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
58%
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0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in New Castle?
Based on current rent prices, Penn Acres South is the most affordable neighborhood in New Castle.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in New Castle?
Based on current rent prices, Penn Acres South is the most expensive neighborhood in New Castle.
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Which New Castle neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in New Castle with the most apartments available is Penn Acres South .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in New Castle, DE?
Because the average rent in New Castle is $1,375, you’ll want to make about $4,583 per month or $54,996 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does New Castle, DE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare New Castle, DE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.