
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browntown Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (49 Rentals)
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Riverfront Heights

Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

The Standard

The Saville

Baynard Apartments

The Rutledge Apartments

826 W 10th St

The Square at Trolley

722 N Market St

Lincoln Square

The Residences at Rodney Square

Wawaset Park Apartments

Reserve at Mill Creek

602 W 23rd St

2504 Baynard Blvd

602 W 20th St

7 Rockford Rd

1742 W 6th St, Unit 1742 W 6th St

19 Elsmere Blvd

1315 Delaware Ave

The Residences at Mid-town Park

Pebble Hill Apartments

The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA

Westview Apartments

225 W 4th St

Maple Walk Apartments

Luther Towers-62+ Subsidized Housing

The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk
Browntown, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Browntown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Browntown Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $790 | $2,802 |
Browntown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,238 | $845 | $4,583 |
Browntown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $950 | $5,659 |
Browntown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $1,080 | $5,656 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Browntown Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Browntown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Browntown area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenview at Chestnut Run priced from $1,003. River Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Browntown apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenview at Chestnut Run | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Baynard Apartments | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Parklynn Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
MKT North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Gilpin Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,207 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
The Residences at Rodney Square | Bellevue Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browntown, DE
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Browntown area is the $1.56 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Browntown apartment is the 23 Trolley Square Model at 23 Trolley Square, Unit C starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Browntown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Wawaset Park Apartments | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
23 Trolley Square, Unit C | 23 Trolley Square | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1702 N Washington St | 1702 N Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
1315 Delaware Ave | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Maple Walk Apartments | Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
1742 W 6th St, Unit 1742 W 6th St | 1742 W 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
3207 W 2nd St, Unit B | 3207 W 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Delaware including Browntown, Wilmington, and the greater Wilmington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Browntown Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Browntown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Browntown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Browntown is under $1,235.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Browntown?
The cheapest apartment in Browntown is Greenview at Chestnut Run which is listed at $1,003, while the average apartment in Browntown costs $2,794.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Browntown?
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 81 regular apartments in Browntown 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 Browntown?
Cheap apartments in Browntown have an average cost of $119 which is $2,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Browntown.
Expert Rental Resources
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