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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $800 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,160. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Swedes Historic District at $900, East Side Historic District at $900, and Northwest Wilmington at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Swedes Historic District$1,775$900333
East Side Historic District$1,800$900570
Northwest Wilmington$1,850$1,10088
Bancroft Parkway$1,975$8401086
Baynard Village$1,975$8401080
Brandywine Village$1,975$8401051
Browntown$1,975$8401086
Compton Village$1,975$8401061
Cool Spring$1,975$8401101
Downtown Wilmington$1,975$840858

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 $1,019. River Commons in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,019
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
The SavilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
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
Heritage Court1 BED - 1/11BR,1BA$1,165
The ChateauThe Grande1BR,1BA$1,175
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington 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 Wilmington apartment is the 2 Bed Apartment Model at Lighthouse Hill starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Brandywine Hills 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.
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
Lighthouse Hill2 Bed Apartment2BR,1.5BA$1.50
1702 N Washington St1702 N Washington1BR,1BA$1.48
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 374 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,659. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $800 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmington ranges from $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,083.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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