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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.07 price per square foot 30 W 41st St Model at 30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the Brandywine Model at 901 Market Tower starting at $2,497 with a $1.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St30 W 41st St3BR,1.5BA$1.07
901 Market TowerBrandywine2BR,2BA$1.95
430 N West St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.69
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
The Residences at Christina LandingFort1BR,1BA$1.86
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio ,1BA$1.82
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 229 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $5,181. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $830 to $3,000.

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 $830 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,893.

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