
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (19 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wilmington Waterfront area of Wilmington.


The Rutledge Apartments

722 N Market St

Riverfront Heights

The Residences at Rodney Square

Lincoln Square
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The Robinson

573 Homestead Rd

The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA

225 W 4th St
Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilmington Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,792 | $1,055 | $2,815 |
Wilmington Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $1,100 | $4,493 |
Wilmington Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,165 | $5,474 |
Wilmington Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,838 | $1,265 | $5,181 |
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Cheapest Available Wilmington Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilmington Waterfront area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rutledge Apartments priced from $1,100. River Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront 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 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
MKT North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
The Residences at Rodney Square | Bellevue Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $2.12 price per square foot Penthouse Suite (Two Bedroom) Model at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 430 N West St starting at $1,700 with a $1.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2000 Pennsylvania Avenue | Penthouse Suite (Two Bedroom) | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.12 |
430 N West St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
The Residences at Christina Landing | Fort | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
MKT South | 6271.10 ADA EuroOne Bed | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
MKT North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,480.
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 $2,799.
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 5 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 $115 which is $2,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington Waterfront.
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