Newark/Wilmington area apartments (Pike Creek, Claymont: to rent, condominium, high crime)

[strawberrysundae]

Hi folks, I have been reading a lot of very informative posts on this forum - thanks to all you ppl here who take the time to help us out.
DH has found a better opportunity in Wilmington and he has to start there in the first week of April. I am a nervous wreck- there are SO many things to do - put our home here on the market, pack, find an apartment there - this weekend I am planning to make a trip from Rhode Island where we live to the Wilmington/Newark area. For now we're planning to rent an apartment - not too expensive because we will be paying the mortgage on this house until it sells - but I would really like a 3 Bed with a Washer/Dryer in the unit.
I have looked at a lot of apartments on the different websites - and I have seen some really negative responses to some of those apartments also. So that I dont waste my time looking at horrible places (we have a 2 yr old and Safety is of primary concern to us) - can someone tell me apartments in the Newark/ Wilmington/Brandywine area that are worth the trip.

Here are some apartmetns that I had shortlisted :
Appleby Apartments
Valley Run Apartments
The Bluffs Apartments


Thanks so much for your responses !!

[doctorjef]

As I have recommended on other threads, you might want to check into the Greenville Place Apartments in Greenville (unincorporated suburb north of Wilmington on Kennett Pike/Rt 52. They look a bit worn on the exterior, but they have a sound reputation and are in an excellent part of town.

[PennsylTexan]

My wife and I moved from Houston to Wilmington for my job and are currently staying here in the towers at Greenville Place (corporate housing). The community is in a great location and the actual apartments/townhomes are priced well. They are not the most modern units, but they are in a good (and safe) location.

Originally Posted by doctorjef

As I have recommended on other threads, you might want to check into the Greenville Place Apartments in Greenville (unincorporated suburb north of Wilmington on Kennett Pike/Rt 52. They look a bit worn on the exterior, but they have a sound reputation and are in an excellent part of town.

[Baconator]

While the complex of Appleby Apartments are nice, the surrounding area is a real turd. Anything off of Wilton BLVD should be avoided. It's a high crime area.
I don't know much about Valley Run Apartments other than it's too close to the crappy parts of Claymont.
The Bluffs is an older complex. It has been around as long as I remember (I'm pushing 40). On a positive note, it's located in the Pike Creek Area which is pretty decent.
As the good doc suggested, the Greenville Place Apartments would be another good alternative.

[strawberrysundae]

Thank you all for the responses.

We did drive down to the area last weekend and this is nothing like New England - I was looking forward to quaint town centers and little mom-pop shops .. anyways - most places look like I could be in madagascar (out in the woods) - the only place we liked was the area around Naamans Road in Brandywine - love the hustle bustle of activity. We saw some apartments - Korman Stratford, Valley Run apts, Brandywine Apartments and Meetinghouse Apts (this one in Boothwyn, PA just across the border). Korman, Valley Run and Brandywine look really old (Brandywine Apts is inexpensive though - spoke to some of the residents and they gave a positive rating). Meetinghouse Apts looked old but nicely maintained - plus they are townhomes (2 BD/ 2.5 BA) and have a W/D in the unit and they seemed the best of the lot to us - utilities are extra

How much can I expect the monthly utility bills to be-
this is for a townhouse 1200 sq ft electric heat, central air
gas cooking


Thanks so much for your time and attention !

[newtowilmington]

Hi All,

I am moving to wilmington, DE in a couple of months. I have been doing some online research, what do you guys think about village of fox point @ kynlyn drive, korman residential @ stratford apartments and how about apartments in trolley square such as park view, plaza apts and denbigh hall condominium? I am the kind who would prefer to be in a quiet, safe locality as my job involves commuting at odd hours. Also W/D in the unit would be a big plus. Please let me know if you have any idea about these places.

Thanks in advance!