1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE (283 Rentals)

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 25, 2026

There are currently 4173 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $845 to $5,040. Bancroft Parkway, Compton Village and Mid-town Brandywine 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
Bancroft Parkway187$1,830$845
Compton Village186$1,835$900
Mid-town Brandywine186$1,830$900
Baynard Village185$1,830$900
Brandywine Village185$1,825$900
Browntown185$1,835$845
Cool Spring185$1,830$845
Trinity Vicinity185$1,830$845
Northwest Wilmington182$1,821$1,042
Hedgeville181$1,835$845

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is found at The Falls in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood and is 1,162 square feet priced from $3,095. The Oakley in the Meadowood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,025 square feet and currently listed start at $1,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Falls1H1,162 Sq Ft$3,095
The OakleyBalsam1,025 Sq Ft$1,450
1315 Delaware Avenue, LLC191,024 Sq Ft$1,840
901 Market TowerElm921 Sq Ft$2,047
101 dupont place1D5A919 Sq Ft$1,780
MKT South618_A2D914 Sq Ft$1,653
Rivercroft Apartments and TownhousesOne Bedroom Townhouse875 Sq Ft$1,745
The Standard1TS8860 Sq Ft$2,216
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom607 Sq Ft$1,385
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM600 Sq Ft$1,042

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is the 1 BEDROOM Model starting from $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the 1Bed Model at The Rutledge Apartments starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $1,913. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed$1,100
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath$1,195
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,195
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB$1,200
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,225
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 Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community listed at $1,042.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $1,913.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,162 square feet unit starting from $3,095 at The Falls.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 690 sq ft.

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