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New Castle, DE

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Small-town charm just minutes from downtown Wilmington.

Charming • Quaint • Historic • Commuter • Scenic • Boating • Fishing • River • Suburb •

Located just six miles south of Wilmington, New Castle is a quiet, unique city in the northern portion of the state. With a small population of just over 5,000, this 3.5 square-mile town is a great place to live, play, and work.

The community is known for its abundance of historical buildings, some dating as far back as the 1600s. The Delaware Historical Society has done a great job of preserving the town's rich history throughout the years, giving residents an environment that radiates timeless charm.

The city’s position along the Delaware River provides excellent views over the water, particularly from New Castle Battery Park.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in New Castle, DE is $1,032 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Castle has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,331/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$2,070/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,012/month
591 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Wilmington Manor Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

482 Students

7
out of 10

Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

399 Students

7
out of 10

Castle Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

492 Students

5
out of 10

Southern Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

737 Students

4
out of 10

Pleasantville Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

379 Students

4
out of 10

Wilmington Manor Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

482 Students

7
out of 10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

936 Students

3
out of 10

Read (George) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

694 Students

2
out of 10

McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

705 Students

1
out of 10

Leach (John G.) School

Public

Grades PK-12

88 Students

Rating Unavailable

Penn (William) High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,239 Students

3
out of 10

Leach (John G.) School

Public

Grades PK-12

88 Students

Rating Unavailable

The Wallace Wallin School

Public

Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

Colleges

Top Apartments in New Castle

The Villas Apartments

The Villas Apartments

21 Villas Dr,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,335 - $2,000 | 1-2 Beds

The Garrison

The Garrison

505 W 7th St,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,450 - $2,200 | 1-2 Beds

Castlebrook Apartments

Castlebrook Apartments

550 S Dupont Pky,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,288 - $2,298 | Studio - 3 Beds

Galloway Court Apartment Homes

Galloway Court Apartment Homes

400 S DuPont Hwy,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,425 - $1,775 | 1-2 Beds

William Penn Village Apartment Homes

William Penn Village Apartment Homes

595 Tulip Ln,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,210 - $3,310 | Studio - 2 Beds

Windsor Forest Townhomes

Windsor Forest Townhomes

101 Paisley Ln,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,500 - $1,995 | 1-2 Beds

Appleby Apartments

Appleby Apartments

401 Bedford Ln,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,495 - $1,805 | 1-2 Beds

Deemer's Landing Apartment Homes

Deemer's Landing Apartment Homes

1300 Deemers Lndg,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,795 - $2,185 | 1-3 Beds

Georgetown Manor Apartments

Georgetown Manor Apartments

260 Christiana Rd,
New Castle, DE 19720

$1,200 - $1,475 | 1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in New Castle

603 Delaware St

603 Delaware St,
Historic New Castle, DE 19720

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,300

32 Halcyon Dr

32 Halcyon Dr,
New Castle, DE 19720

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,250

218 Remi Dr

218 Remi Dr,
New Castle, DE 19720

4 Beds | 5 Baths | $4,800

702 Delaware St

702 Delaware St,
New Castle, DE 19720

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,350

411 Delaware St

411 Delaware St,
New Castle, DE 19720

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,650

27 W 7th St

27 W 7th St,
New Castle, DE 19720

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,750

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Property Management Companies in New Castle, DE

The Galman Group

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Goldcrest Properties

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Riverwood Properties

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Capital Management Group

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Living in New Castle

Restaurants

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New Castle, despite its small size, has a good deal to offer in terms of cuisine. Whether you're looking for good old-fashioned American food, a place to go for a drink after work, or something a little different, you'll be sure to find a new favorite restaurant right within city limits. For example, a local favorite for burgers and and gourmet sandwiches is Loannoni's Bullroasters, located on East Basin Road. Most known for their pulled pork and hand-carved sandwiches, this small sub shop is a great place to grab lunch or dinner for a reasonable price.

Looking to try something outside the box in an entertaining atmosphere? Try out Jessop's Tavern, located on Delaware Street, which is found in the town's historical district. Here, you can find American classics in addition to authentic Swedish and Dutch cuisine. Locals rave about the fun atmosphere, beer selections, and outstanding fish and chips.

Transportation

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Most residents of New Castle own a personal vehicle, and getting around the small area of the town is relatively easy using the main roads. However, many residents also bike during the warmer months of the year, and there are plenty of biker-friendly trails and roads across town for getting where you need to go. Currently, an expansion of the city's bike trails is being planned by the municipal government; this expansion would include the installation of two new bike trails along the existing Route 273. This would improve bike and pedestrian transportation by connecting the New Castle Heritage Trail and the existing Industrial Track Trail.

Parks

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Visiting Battery Park during the fall is a surefire way to see all of the city's beauty as the seasons change. During the spring, Battery Park is also a great place to witness the city come into bloom as warmer months approach. Here, you can enjoy plenty of walking trails and possibly even witness a merchant vessel or tug boat on its way up the river to Philadelphia.

During the warmer months of summer, the park even puts on some great events for families and children. Some regular activities that occur annually include pony rides in the park, chef lessons for kids, walking tours, and other exciting field trips throughout the year. Most of these programs are either free or have a cost of around $5 per child. This is a great way to get the children out of the house during the summer, meeting new people, and learning in the process.

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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.

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 2025.