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

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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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1601-1615 West St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601-1615 West St

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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Wawaset Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wawaset Place Apartments

818 Woodlawn AveWilmington, DE 19805
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The Flats Phase I
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats Phase I

525 N Union StWilmington, DE 19805
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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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MKT - 608 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

MKT - 608 MKT

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Browntown, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$1,199
Gilpin Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,207
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Residences at Rodney SquareBellevue StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
23 Trolley Square, Unit C23 Trolley Square2BR,1BA$1.60
1702 N Washington St1702 N Washington1BR,1BA$1.48
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
1742 W 6th St, Unit 1742 W 6th St1742 W 6th St2BR,1BA$1.58
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
3207 W 2nd St, Unit B3207 W 2nd St1BR,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

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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