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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (28 Rentals)
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The Standard
1001 N Orange StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Rutledge Apartments
312 W 8th StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,1091 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverfront Heights
1600 Bonwood RdWilmington, DE 19805
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from $1,212Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lincoln Square
308 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,299Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Residences at Rodney Square
902-912 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,345Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Press
801 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,400Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Residences at Mid-town Park
116 W 9th StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,415Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
PARQ at the Square
1303 Delaware AveWilmington, DE 19806
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from $1,435Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
101 Avenue of the Arts
101 Ave of the ArtsWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,465Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cooper
210 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,4751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Westview Apartments
225 W 4th StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,480Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
101 dupont place
101 W 10th StWilmington, DE 19801
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835-839 N Tatnall St
835-839 N Tatnall StWilmington, DE 19801
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from $1,499Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA
211 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,763 | $1,037 | $3,089 |
| Wilmington Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $995 | $4,493 |
| Wilmington Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,150 | $5,444 |
| Wilmington Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,178 | $1,265 | $5,064 |
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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. Riverfront Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,109. 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 |
| Riverfront Heights | Cypress* | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
| 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 |
| MKT South | 6271.10 ADA EuroOne Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| The Press | 0TP2 | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Residences at Rodney Square | Brandywine One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| 101 Avenue of the Arts | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $2.04 price per square foot Two bedroom Model at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths Model at 835-839 N Tatnall St starting at $1,495 with a $1.71 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 | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| 835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| PARQ at the Square | 1bd 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Riverfront Heights | Cypress* | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| MKT South | 6271.10 ADA EuroOne Bed | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmington Waterfront is at MKT South listed at $1,260.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment is $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington Waterfront is starting from $1,165 at River Commons.
What is the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River Commons and starts from $1,265.
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