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Wilmington, DE 19801
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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 11/25/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $220 to $7,365 with an overall median price of $2,470. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Milltown at $1,060, Skyline Crest at $1,007, and Heritage at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Milltown$1,895$1,06030
Skyline Crest$1,895$1,00735
Heritage$2,195$1,07534
Mermaid$2,195$1,06029
Hedgeville$2,215$220304
Wawaset Park$2,234$220316
Linden Hill$2,235$1,00733
Woodcreek$2,235$1,00735
Browntown$2,250$220317
Highlands$2,255$220295

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a Studio unit found at The Square at Trolley in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $995. Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at TrolleyStudioStudio,1BA$995
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsReg. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,099
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Meadowview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Haverford ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of November 26, 2024 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.28 price per square foot Dogwood Model at Dodson Court - Twin Homes in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes starting at $2,225 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Meadowood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dodson Court - Twin HomesDogwood3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 B3BR,2.5BA$1.31
430 N West St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.39
The Colony Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Lighthouse Hill2 Bed Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
2523 N Tatnall St, Unit 2523 n Tatnall Street apt2523 N Tatnall St1BR,1BA$1.28
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
3207 W 2nd St, Unit A3207 W 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.52

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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.

Wilmington, DE
Population: 70,635

Ranked #512

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilmington, DE

Ranked #9

Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

66 / 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 Cheap Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmington is at The Square at Trolley listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment is $1,003 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is starting from $1,160 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.

What is the most affordable Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit Chase Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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