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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $900 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $3,099. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side Historic District at $1,299, Old Swedes Historic District at $1,500, and Downtown Wilmington at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Side Historic District$1,880$1,29915
Old Swedes Historic District$1,900$1,5007
Downtown Wilmington$1,950$1,00023
Market Street Mall$1,950$1,05018
Browntown$2,000$90028
Hedgeville$2,000$90030
Southbridge$2,000$90022
Hilltop$2,050$90010
Saint Elizabeth's Area$2,100$90011
Wilmington Waterfront$2,100$1,0508

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $860. 815 Rosedale Ave in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
815 Rosedale Ave51BR,1BA$865
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,007
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsEnd Unit1BR,1BA$1,174
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The OakleyElm1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model at 1315 Delaware Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Southbridge 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.
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 B3BR,2.5BA$1.31
1315 Delaware Ave2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
1328 N Washington St, Unit 21328 N Washington St2BR,1BA$1.50
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.46
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.51
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
815 Rosedale Ave51BR,1BA$1.49

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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

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Brandywine Apartments listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Apartment is $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

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 $901 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the most affordable Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westover Pointe and starts from $1,924.

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