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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $790 to $6,840 with an overall median price of $2,658. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mermaid at $1,075, Milltown at $1,075, and Skyline Crest at $1,065. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mermaid$1,900$1,07522
Milltown$1,929$1,07519
Skyline Crest$1,947$1,06538
Heritage$2,195$1,06521
Woodcreek$2,235$1,07527
Hedgeville$2,398$790299
Cool Spring$2,476$790309
Trinity Vicinity$2,476$790309
Saint Elizabeth's Area$2,545$790168
Linden Hill$2,600$1,07530

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Hills Apartments in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood priced from $1,074. Brandywine Apartments in the Channin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,074
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$1,199
The OakleyElm1BR,1BA$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Southbridge 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.
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 B3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St30 W 41st St3BR,1.5BA$1.07
2115 Harrison Ave, Unit #52115 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Cedar Tree Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39

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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®

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 a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Brandywine Hills Apartments which is listed at $1,074, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $2,658.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 117 regular apartments in Wilmington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilmington?

Cheap apartments in Wilmington have an average cost of $142 which is $2,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.

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