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

Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

The Standard

Greenville Place

The Saville

The Rutledge Apartments

Baynard 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

2504 Baynard Blvd

602 W 23rd St

602 W 20th St

7 Rockford Rd

19 Elsmere Blvd

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

1315 Delaware Ave

The Residences at Mid-town Park

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
The Flats, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Flats?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Flats Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $790 | $2,802 |
The Flats 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $845 | $4,583 |
The Flats 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $950 | $5,659 |
The Flats 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,760 | $1,080 | $5,656 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Flats Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available The Flats Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Flats 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 The Flats 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 The Flats, DE
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Flats 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 The Flats 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 The Flats 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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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Flats, Wilmington, DE
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Flats, Wilmington, DE
Highlands Elementary School
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
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Best Local Schools in The Flats, Wilmington, DE
Highlands Elementary School
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the The Flats Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 The Flats Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Flats?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Flats is at The Residences at Rodney Square listed at $1,235.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Flats Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Flats Apartment is $1,003 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Flats Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Flats is starting from $1,095 at River Commons.
What is the most affordable The Flats Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap The Flats Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Commons and starts from $1,190.
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