Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (19 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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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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Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilmington Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilmington Waterfront area of Wilmington, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at River Commons priced from $1,095. The Saville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,095
The SavilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$1,199
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 430 N West St in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the Drawbridge Model at The Residences at Christina Landing starting at $1,815 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
430 N West St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.78
The Residences at Christina LandingDrawbridge1BR,1BA$2.06
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
PARQ at the Square1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1.94
Market View ResidencesFranklin1BR,1BA$1.94
Lincoln Square1L3.31BR,1BA$2.05
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio ,1BA$2.04
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmington Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington Waterfront is under $1,435.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Wilmington Waterfront is The Rutledge Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Wilmington Waterfront costs $2,808.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington Waterfront?

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 3 regular apartments in Wilmington Waterfront 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 Wilmington Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Wilmington Waterfront have an average cost of $108 which is $2,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington Waterfront.

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