1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE (263 Rentals)

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Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: November 08, 2025

There are currently 6201 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Wilmington, DE that range in price from $750 to $4,653. Mid-town Brandywine, Cool Spring and Trinity Vicinity 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
Mid-town Brandywine272$1,821$750
Cool Spring271$1,821$750
Trinity Vicinity271$1,821$750
Brandywine Village270$1,821$750
Compton Village270$1,822$750
Bancroft Parkway269$1,821$750
Baynard Village269$1,821$750
Browntown269$1,821$750
Northwest265$1,821$750
Highlands264$1,821$750

Largest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Wilmington, DE is found at The Residences at Christina Landing in the Southbridge neighborhood and is 1,105 square feet priced from $1,794. 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 Residences at Christina LandingBilliard1,105 Sq Ft$1,794
The OakleyBalsam1,025 Sq Ft$1,450
2901 N Broom St2 Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$1,250
Lincoln Square1L7947 Sq Ft$1,720
801 N Market Street1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
The Press1TP11937 Sq Ft$2,409
The Falls1A928 Sq Ft$2,495

Cheapest Available Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 08, 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 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at Greenview at Chestnut Run starting at $1,003 in the The Flats neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Wilmington is currently $2,025. 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
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,003
Baynard Apartmentsstudio$1,100
Cynwood Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,125
Riverfront HeightsCypress*$1,134
Cedar Tree Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,177
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit$1,189
The Square at Trolley1E$1,195
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,200
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,200

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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 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 $2,025.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Wilmington is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $1,794 at The Residences at Christina Landing.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Wilmington is currently 708 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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