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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 5240 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $715 to $5,625. Baynard Village, Mid-town Brandywine and Brandywine Village are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Baynard Village226$1,874$715
Mid-town Brandywine226$1,875$715
Brandywine Village225$1,874$715
Cool Spring225$1,874$715
Trinity Vicinity225$1,874$715
Bancroft Parkway224$1,873$715
Browntown224$1,875$715
Compton Village224$1,879$715
Northwest224$1,875$715
Hedgeville223$1,875$715

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is found at The Oakley in the Meadowood neighborhood and is 1,025 square feet priced from $1,450. The Residences at Christina Landing in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 990 square feet and currently listed start at $1,722. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The OakleyBalsam1,025 Sq Ft$1,450
The Residences at Christina LandingMarket990 Sq Ft$1,722
Lincoln Square1L3.11977 Sq Ft$1,795
801 N Market Street1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
The Press1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom903 Sq Ft$1,495
Rivercroft Apartments and TownhousesOne Bedroom Townhouse875 Sq Ft$1,695
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom750 Sq Ft$1,425
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom607 Sq Ft$1,385

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $715 at Adams Court Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk starting at $860 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,129. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$715
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x1$860
815 Rosedale Ave5$865
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency$947
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio$1,100
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit$1,174
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,200
The OakleyElm$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225

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Wilmington Overview

Wilmington, Delaware is a beautiful, small-town-feel city right near the big city of Philadelphia. The history is rich, the weather is beautifully temperate, and residents never run out of things to do or entertainment to experience. If you are looking to move to an apartment in a great Delaware city, you may want to check out some of the options for Wilmington apartments at ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

Why live in Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington is home to a great amount of culture, with several parks, museums, and entertainment opportunities. There are also a few colleges that operate in the city, such as the Delaware College of Art & Design, and the Wilmington campus for the University of Delaware. What really makes this city great however, is the close, cozy feel. Many that live in apartments in Wilmington love that they can easily ride their bike to work, walk to the park, or grab a quick bus to anywhere in the city. Residents also claim that the city is great because it is spitting distance from Philly while considerably cleaner and smaller.

Wilmington, DE
Population: 70,635

Ranked #512

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Wilmington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Wilmington is at Adams Court Apartments listed at $715.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,129.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,025 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at The Oakley.

What is the average size for Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 1,000 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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