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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $715 to $5,349 with an overall median price of $2,856. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Heritage at $1,075, Linden Hill at $1,060, and Skyline Crest at $1,060. 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$1,974$1,07552
Linden Hill$1,995$1,06041
Skyline Crest$1,995$1,06038
Hilltop$2,095$75022
Saint Elizabeth's Area$2,205$71541
Mermaid$2,275$1,07540
Milltown$2,275$1,07542
Woodcreek$2,275$1,07539
Hedgeville$2,744$715405
Brandywine Village$2,771$715416

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Adams Court Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $715. The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Meadowview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Cynwood Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of September 09, 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 810 N Harrison St Model at 810 N Harrison St, Unit 2.1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 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
810 N Harrison St, Unit 2.1810 N Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.32
Riverfront HeightsFairfield2BR,1BA$1.42
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 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 $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?

The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is Adams Court Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $2,856.

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 208 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 $201 which is $2,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.

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