1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE (217 Rentals)

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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 28, 2025

There are currently 192950 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $845 to $4,618. Baynard Village, Compton Village and Mid-town Brandywine are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baynard Village8367$1,814$1,019
Compton Village8367$1,820$1,050
Mid-town Brandywine8367$1,814$1,019
Bancroft Parkway8351$1,815$845
Browntown8351$1,820$845
Brandywine Village8341$1,814$1,019
Cool Spring8330$1,815$845
Trinity Vicinity8330$1,815$845
Hedgeville8279$1,820$845
The Flats8279$1,825$845

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is found at 801 N Market in the Southbridge neighborhood and is 1,040 square feet priced from $1,590. The Oakley in the Woodcreek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,025 square feet and currently listed start at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
801 N Market1 Bed 1 Bath1,040 Sq Ft$1,590
The OakleyBalsam1,025 Sq Ft$1,450
101 Avenue of the Arts1D1,014 Sq Ft$1,945
1702 N Washington St1702 N Washington1,000 Sq Ft$1,475
2000 Pennsylvania AvenueOne bedroom with Den863 Sq Ft$2,400

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,003 at Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance Model at The Rutledge Apartments starting at $1,100 in the Southbridge neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,162. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,003
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,175
MKT NorthA2$1,199
The OakleyElm$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225
Manchester Arms1 BR - w/gas$1,250
Reserve at Mill CreekOne Bedroom Deluxe$1,275

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Wilmington Overview

Wilmington, Delaware is a beautiful, small-town-feel city right near the big city of Philadelphia. The history is rich, the weather is beautifully temperate, and residents never run out of things to do or entertainment to experience. If you are looking to move to an apartment in a great Delaware city, you may want to check out some of the options for Wilmington apartments at ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

Why live in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington is home to a great amount of culture, with several parks, museums, and entertainment opportunities. There are also a few colleges that operate in the city, such as the Delaware College of Art & Design, and the Wilmington campus for the University of Delaware. What really makes this city great however, is the close, cozy feel. Many that live in apartments in Wilmington love that they can easily ride their bike to work, walk to the park, or grab a quick bus to anywhere in the city. Residents also claim that the city is great because it is spitting distance from Philly while considerably cleaner and smaller.

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Getting Around Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Greenview at Chestnut Run listed at $1,003.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,162.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,040 square feet unit starting from $1,590 at 801 N Market.

What is the average size for Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 743 sq ft.

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