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$750 - $900
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712 N West St

WilmingtonDE19801

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property at 1504 N Broom St
$1,250 - $2,200
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1504 N Broom St

WilmingtonDE19806

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property at 3105 W 2nd St
$1,275
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3105 W 2nd St

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502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295
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502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex

502 Essex AveWilmington, DE 19804
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $750 to $24,024 with an overall median price of $1,874. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Heritage at $1,504, Skyline Crest at $1,504, and Milltown at $1,525. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heritage$1,504$1,10563
Skyline Crest$1,504$1,10534
Milltown$1,525$1,10552
Linden Hill$1,527$1,10539
Mermaid$1,550$1,10542
Woodcreek$1,550$1,10538
Buckingham Greene$1,675$1,10079
Brandywine Hills$1,815$750174
Ballymeade$1,825$1,100103
Channin$1,856$1,10095

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. Colonial Court in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$1,100
Greenville Place Apartments1JRDLX1BR, 1BA$1,150
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1,195
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,195
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR, 1BA$1,197
Madison Monroe ApartmentsB1BR, 1BA$1,200
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of September 20, 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 Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 505 N Rodney St Model at 505 N Rodney St in the Southbridge neighborhood starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot. 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
505 N Rodney St505 N Rodney St2BR, 1BA$1.27
The Chateau Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR, 2BA$1.57
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.55
502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex502 Essex Ave1BR, 1BA$1.30
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR, 2BA$1.61
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
3 Corbin Ct, Unit 3-C Corbin Court3 Corbin Ct1BR, 1BA$1.50

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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 $1,250 at WP1 - 2423 Tatnall St, 4 West 25th St.

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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