
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE from $700 (23 Rentals)
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Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

The Towers at Greenville

Brandywine Apartments

The Rutledge Apartments

Baynard Apartments

The Square at Trolley
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Summit Chase Apartments

Westover Pointe

The Residences at Rodney Square

1315 Delaware Ave
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The Colony Apartments

The Mayfair Apartments

Maple Walk Apartments

The Residences at Mid-town Park

PARQ at the Square

101 Avenue of the Arts

Cranston Hall Apartments

The Cooper

101 dupont place
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The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA

Village Park at Paladin
Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Wilmington Studio Apartments | $1,667 | $790 | $3,089 |
Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $845 | $4,493 |
Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $901 | $5,303 |
Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,080 | $5,064 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $2,928.
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 139 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 $244 which is $2,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
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