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The Robinson

699 Robinson LnWilmington, DE 19805
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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $554 to $5,694 with an overall median price of $3,260. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Saint Elizabeth's Area at $790, Linden Hill at $1,100, and Skyline Crest at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Saint Elizabeth's Area$1,810$79042
Linden Hill$1,984$1,10062
Skyline Crest$1,984$1,10057
Heritage$1,995$1,10084
Mermaid$2,125$1,10051
Milltown$2,125$1,10061
Woodcreek$2,125$1,10048
Bancroft Parkway$2,875$554364
The Flats$2,875$554359
Union Park Gardens$2,875$554357

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a Studio unit found at Meadowview Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,025. Brandywine Hills Apartments in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,089
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Greenville Place Apartments1JRDLX1BR,1BA$1,135
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Gilpin Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the PENT Model at Wawaset Park Associates LLC starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 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$1.21
Wawaset Park Associates LLCPENT2BR,2BA$1.56
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Summit Chase Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.52
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsThe Douglas2BR,2BA$1.55
The ChateauThe Baton Rouge2BR,2BA$1.57
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.44
102 W 30th St102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.51
Lighthouse Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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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 a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington is under $1,197.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Brandywine Hills Apartments which is listed at $1,089, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $3,260.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 113 regular apartments in Wilmington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilmington?

Cheap apartments in Wilmington have an average cost of $210 which is $3,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.

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