1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE (211 Rentals)

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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: July 02, 2025

There are currently 5757 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $845 to $5,437. Northwest Wilmington, Baynard Village 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
Northwest Wilmington250$1,899$860
Baynard Village249$1,906$860
Brandywine Village249$1,904$860
Browntown249$1,910$845
Compton Village249$1,911$860
Mid-town Brandywine249$1,910$860
Bancroft Parkway248$1,906$845
Cool Spring248$1,910$845
Trinity Vicinity248$1,910$845
Northwest247$1,908$860

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 $1,712. 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$1,712
Lincoln Square1L3.11977 Sq Ft$1,810
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

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is the 1x1 Model starting from $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance Model at The Rutledge Apartments starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,156. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x1$860
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,175
The OakleyElm$1,200
Haverford ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,225
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225
Gilpin Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe$1,247
Brandywine ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,250

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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.

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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 The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk listed at $860.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,156.

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 712 sq ft.

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