Cheap Homes for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington Waterfront?

There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,055 to $5,474. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington Waterfront ranging from $1,150 to $2,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmington Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmington Waterfront ranges from $1,150 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.

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