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Newport, DE

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A waterfront Delaware city with a laidback vibe

River Laidback Quiet Convenient Affordable

Situated along the Christina River about five miles southwest of Wilmington, Newport is a subdued Delaware suburb that’s part of New Castle County. Low-lying apartments and homes are on offer here, while New York-style pizzerias and taverns keep the center of town busy with locals. Neighboring communities hold a greater number of amenities, including community parks and shopping centers. The restaurants and conveniences of Wilmington are just a 10-minute drive northeast, making a commute painless.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Newport, DE is $1,231 for one bedroom, and $1,410 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Newport has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,231/month
651 Sq Ft
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Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wilmington & Western Railroad
  • Delaware Center for Horticulture
  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Wilmington State Parks
  • Hagley Museum and Library

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 February 2025.