
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $800 (8 Rentals)
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1519 W 14th St

314 Concord Ave

1220 Lancaster Ave

1309 N Walnut St

101 Ruth St

508 W 9th St

106 W. 35th Street, Unit 1 - Downstairs
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Wilmington 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,604 | $1,100 | $2,500 |
Downtown Wilmington 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,860 | $1,425 | $2,900 |
Downtown Wilmington 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Downtown Wilmington 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Wilmington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wilmington area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rutledge Apartments priced from $1,100. Baynard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Baynard Apartments | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Gilpin Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE
As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1215 W 7th St Model at 1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 430 N West St starting at $1,795 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 | 1215 W 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
430 N West St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
1315 Delaware Ave | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
102 W 30th St, Unit 1 | 102 W 30th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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 | $1.39 |
Gilpin Place Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wilmington
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wilmington?
There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $5,474. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $840 to $2,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Wilmington?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Wilmington ranges from $840 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,920.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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