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

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722 N Market St

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225 W 4th St

WilmingtonDE19801
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$1,199
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Residences at Rodney SquareBellevue StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2000 Pennsylvania AvenuePenthouse Suite (Two Bedroom)2BR,2.5BA$2.12
430 N West St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.69
The Residences at Christina LandingFort1BR,1BA$1.86
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
Westview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio ,1BA$1.86
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$2.07
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$2.00

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Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #16

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 $1,480.

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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