1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE (259 Rentals)

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 02, 2026

There are currently 6189 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $554 to $4,708. Bancroft Parkway, Cool Spring 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 Parkway270$1,825$554
Cool Spring270$1,826$554
Mid-town Brandywine270$1,829$554
Trinity Vicinity270$1,826$554
Baynard Village269$1,832$554
Brandywine Village269$1,830$554
Compton Village268$1,835$554
Browntown267$1,831$554
Highlands267$1,825$554
Northwest266$1,833$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$1,727
Lincoln Square1L7947 Sq Ft$1,720
801 N Market Street1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
The Press1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
The Cooper1CPD-2929 Sq Ft$1,983
The Falls1A928 Sq Ft$2,495
101 Avenue of the Arts1A915 Sq Ft$2,155

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,003 at Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood. The second most affordable Wilmington 1 Bedroom is the studio Model at Baynard Apartments starting at $1,100 in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,043. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Wilmington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,003
Baynard Apartmentsstudio$1,100
Greenville Place Apartments1JRDLX$1,135
Riverfront HeightsCypress$1,159
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit$1,189
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,200
Pebble Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Terrace$1,205
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,225
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath$1,225
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.

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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 Greenview at Chestnut Run listed at $1,003.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is $2,043.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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