Pike Creek Valley, DE

129 Apartments for Rent

If your definition of the good life is seeing joggers on your streets and golfers out on the links, Pike Creek Valley, Delaware, might be your perfect place. The people here know how to pursue the good life, and they welcome you to do the same.

The picturesque, peaceful suburban community of Pike Creek Valley is home to 11,217 happy and healthy residents. Although the majority of homes are owned, there is still a sizable percentage of available rentals. Only around 3 percent of houses and apartments are unoccupied, since this is a very popular and advantageous place to live. At a pleasant altitude of just 200 feet above sea level, the Pike Creek Valley community covers 6.13 square miles. Its population density is around 1,288 residents per square mile. All styles and sizes of homes and apartments at different prices or rental fees exist in the town, so there is something suitable for people of all salary and economic levels. This community has the reputation of being an ideal living location for everyone from first-time job holders to top- tier executives and business owners. Half of today's Pike Creek Valley residents commute to work each day, mainly to job positions in Newark and Wilmington, DE.

Moving to Pike Creek Valley

When planning to move to a new lifestyle and home for rent in Pike Creek Valley, DE, remember that you are joining a community with the best of both worlds--the sophistication of upscale suburbia combined with the relaxed, healthy living mode of a rural setting. If you will be commuting from your new home to a nearby job location, you will most likely want to own or rent a car. Although commuting by bus and commuter train service is possible, most residents find it best to have access to their own vehicles. Having your own car also makes it easy for you to drive to and from Wilmington and other area cities and communities to enjoy theater, concerts, festivals, dining and other social events. If you enjoy outdoor activities and sports, you are definitely moving to the right place. The many parks and scenic areas in and near Pike Creek Valley are always available for your active leisure pursuits. Make sure to pack all your personal banking records, valid government identification, work history and related data. Also include your past rental history or homeowner records. If you now live in a month to month rental home, a rented duplex or a building complex of city apartments, bring along contact information for your landlord, as well, since your new landlord may want to check rental references. Otherwise, be prepared for a moderate, pleasant and appealing year-round climate in Pike Creek Valley. It's a locale that celebrates all the seasonal changes without harsh extremes of weather and temperatures.

Neighborhoods in Pike Creek Valley

There is an attractive choice of neighborhoods for newcomers seeking rental houses, apartments, or perhaps a duplex for rent in this town. New town residents can locate good rental properties as houses for rent, apartment rental units within houses and rental apartment complexes similar to city apartments. Residential neighborhoods now offering available rentals in Pike Creek Valley include the following:

Heritage: The Heritage neighborhood in Pike Creek Valley, DE, is comprised of 3,416 households, with rental homes and pet friendly apartments.

English Village: The English Village neighborhood in Pike Creek Valley consists of 1,082 households.

Meadowood: The Meadowood neighborhood in Pike Creek Valley has 3,754 households and offers available month to month rentals of pet friendly apartments and houses.

Linden Hill: The Linden Hill neighborhood in Pike Creek Valley, DE, is comprised of 3,072 households and is now offering apartments, rental houses or a duplex for rent.

Living in Pike Creek Valley

Although there are numerous small neighborhood shops and boutiques throughout the community of Pike Creek Valley, DE, a major shopping, dining and gathering location is the Pike Creek Shopping Center on Limestone Road. Many residents frequent this large shopping area for all their grocery, clothing, electronics and varied incidental purchasing needs. This part of Delaware is also known as an arts and crafts center, and there are several major art and crafting supply stores within the Pike Creek Shopping Center. These popular stores include A.C. Moore Art Supplies for a wide variety of artist's supplies, Stitches With Style for varied needlework, knitting, crocheting and related supplies, and Quilters Hive Inc. offering attractive fabrics and quilting supplies. Popular restaurants located in the shopping center include Fatty Patty's Subs & Steaks for delicious sandwiches, steaks and fries; Tierra Mexi-Cali Grill for authentic, flavorful Mexican style dishes; and Frazzberry for the latest in tasty, healthful yogurt specials.

Local residents and visitors alike enjoy nightlife, nearby performing arts productions and many exciting outdoor activities throughout the area. Popular nightspots include Nordel's Bar and Club in neighboring Hockessin and the Knock Out Sports Club in Wilmington. The cities of Newark and Wilmington both offer numerous performance arts venues and events. The Pike Creek Valley area is well known for its many walking, biking and hiking trails, such as the Angelica Creek Trail with a gravel surface and the asphalt-paved Chester Valley Trail. In addition, the Pike Creek Valley running club hosts a full calendar of races and events throughout the year. Popular park and recreational spots include White Clay State Park and the Brandywine Creek State Park, offering a wide variety of sports events along with hiking, canoeing, rafting, swimming and picnic opportunities. Anyone planning to relocate to a home for rent in Pike Creek Valley, DE, can expect a charming new healthy and eventful lifestyle.