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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 10, 2026

There are currently 5116 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $554 to $5,338. Baynard Village, Brandywine Village and Cool Spring 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 Village220$1,815$554
Brandywine Village220$1,810$554
Cool Spring220$1,810$554
Mid-town Brandywine220$1,815$554
Trinity Vicinity220$1,810$554
Bancroft Parkway218$1,810$554
Browntown217$1,815$554
Compton Village217$1,819$554
Northwest217$1,806$554
Highlands216$1,802$554

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. 2901 N Broom St in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at $1,250. 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
2901 N Broom St2 Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,250
The Residences at Christina LandingMarket990 Sq Ft$1,675
Lincoln Square1L3.10960 Sq Ft$1,920
The Standard1DST1949 Sq Ft$2,050
801 N Market Street1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
The Press1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
101 Avenue of the Arts1B932 Sq Ft$2,195
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom903 Sq Ft$1,495
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is the 1Bed Model starting from $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the Jr. 1BR Model at Brandywine Hills Apartments starting at $1,119 in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,896. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed$1,100
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR$1,119
Greenville Place Apartments1JRDLX$1,135
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,195
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,225
Arundel Apartments HomesAshland Jr. One Bedroom$1,250
The OakleyElm$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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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 Rutledge Apartments listed at $1,100.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,896.

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?

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