
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE from $500 with Utilities Included (70 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Wilmington.


The Robinson

Brandywine Hills Apartments

Heritage Court Apartments

Delfe Apartments at Trolley Square

The Rutledge Apartments

Colonial Court

Towers at Greenville

Baynard Apartments

Cynwood Club Apartments
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Greenville Place Apartments

Driftwood Club Apartments

Brandywine Apartments

Newport Terrace Apartments

Riverfront Heights

The Residences at Rodney Square

River Commons

824 N West St

Midway Park Apartments

Arundel Apartments Homes
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The Oakley

Haverford Apartments

The Press

The Residences at Mid-town Park

Summit Chase Apartments

The Mayfair Apartments

The Colony Apartments

Stratford Apartments

PARQ at the Square

The Residences at Justison Landing
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Cranston Hall Apartments

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Village at Fox Point

Westview Apartments

Christiana Pointe Apartments

The Crossings at Limestone Apartments

The Cooper

Rivercroft Apartments and Townhouses

Market Street Village

West Street Apartments

The Fairfax Apartments
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The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk

Wawaset Place Apartments

DELAVIEW by CITY SYSTEMS

Fairway Park Apartments & Townhomes

Trolley Square Apartments

Garden Club Apartments

Cedar Tree Village Apartments

800-802 Adams

426 N Market St

Parklynn Apartments
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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 | $1,590 | $790 | $2,701 |
| Wilmington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $583 | $4,803 |
| Wilmington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $965 | $5,694 |
| Wilmington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,080 | $4,293 |
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Best Local Schools in Wilmington, DE
Linden Hill Elementary School
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
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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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington is The Rutledge Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Wilmington costs $3,157.
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 140 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 $290 which is $2,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.