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Highlights
- Spacious kitchen
- Original hardwood floors and molding
- Quiet and secluded street
Location
221 Chestnut St #1, Historic New Castle, DE 19720, USA|New Castle Historic District
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Amenities for 221 Chestnut St #1, New Castle Historic District
Features
| Hardwood Floor |
Community
| Basement | Exterior Type: Brick |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Other Heating |
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About 221 Chestnut St #1
Property Status: Active Historic District of Old New Castle! 1 bedroom units for rent! Welcome to 221 Chestnut St, on a quiet and secluded street yet just steps away from The Delaware River, Battery Park, and popular Delaware Street. This one bedroom unit features old world charm including original hardwood floors and molding. Plenty of natural light in this end unit. The kitchen is spacious, the back yard is flat and usable. Laundry is available in the basement. Tenant pays utilities. Schedule a tour today! Office Phone: (302) 234-1888 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 221 Chestnut St #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | New Castle Historic District |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19720 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in New Castle Historic District
1-bedroom apartments at 221 Chestnut St #1 cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New Castle.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
New Castle Historic District
New Castle
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,404 |
| June 2024 | $1,388 |
| July 2024 | $1,380 |
| August 2024 | $1,348 |
| September 2024 | $1,307 |
| October 2024 | $1,267 |
| November 2024 | $1,283 |
| December 2024 | $1,372 |
| January 2025 | $1,407 |
| February 2025 | $1,365 |
| March 2025 | $1,299 |
| April 2025 | $1,290 |
| May 2025 | $1,357 |
| June 2025 | $1,360 |
| July 2025 | $1,375 |
| August 2025 | $1,433 |
| September 2025 | $1,414 |
| October 2025 | $1,407 |
| November 2025 | $1,337 |
| December 2025 | $1,292 |
| January 2026 | $1,316 |
| February 2026 | $1,491 |
| March 2026 | $1,474 |
| April 2026 | $1,303 |
| May 2026 | $1,318 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2015 | $900 |
| September 2015 | $933 |
| October 2015 | $1,000 |
| November 2015 | $1,000 |
| January 2016 | $950 |
| June 2016 | $1,033 |
| July 2016 | $1,200 |
| July 2017 | $1,025 |
| August 2017 | $1,025 |
| October 2017 | $1,150 |
| November 2017 | $1,187 |
| December 2017 | $1,037 |
| January 2018 | $1,350 |
| February 2018 | $1,383 |
| September 2019 | $850 |
| October 2019 | $933 |
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Schools near 221 Chestnut St #1
Carrie Downie Elementary School
1201 delaware st
new castle, DE, 19720
K-5Public
C
John G. Leach School
10 landers ln
new castle, DE, 19720
PK, K-12Public
The Colwyck Center
12 landers ln
new castle, DE, 19720
PKPublic
Red Clay Early Years Program
1621 telegraph rd
wilmington, DE, 19804
PKPublic
Elsinboro Township School
631 salem fort elfsborg rd
salem, NJ, 8079
K-8Public
B+
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Neighborhood
New Castle Historic District | New Castle, DE
Getting around Historic New Castle near 221 Chestnut St #1
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 221 Chestnut St #1, Historic New Castle
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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