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809 N Van Buren St, Unit 1A
$1,295
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809 N Van Buren St, Unit 1A

809 N Van Buren StWilmington, DE 19806
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12 Ashton St
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12 Ashton StWilmington, DE 19804
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 08/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $790 to $5,694 with an overall median price of $1,840. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Milltown at $1,546, Mermaid at $1,550, and Woodcreek at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Milltown$1,546$1,10543
Mermaid$1,550$1,10534
Woodcreek$1,550$1,10530
Heritage$1,594$1,10555
Linden Hill$1,619$1,10528
Skyline Crest$1,619$1,10521
Hilltop$1,695$85013
Buckingham Greene$1,723$1,12168
Brandywine Hills$1,790$1,042145
Highlands$1,840$790158

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $1,042. The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,200
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.52 price per square foot A2 Model at Summit Chase Apartments in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at The Chateau Apartments starting at $1,585 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit Chase ApartmentsA23BR,2BA$1.52
The Chateau Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Cypress2BR,2BA$1.48
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
The Colony Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.59
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B room 21135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
3 Corbin Ct, Unit 3-C Corbin Court3 Corbin Ct1BR,1BA$1.44

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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 Cheap Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmington is at Colonial Court listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment is $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington is starting from $1,257 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the most affordable Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summit Chase Apartments and starts from $1,675.

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