
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Browntown Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $500 (98 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Browntown area of Wilmington.


West Court Apartments

1519 W 14th St

1510 W 14th St

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3117 W 2nd St

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2 Corbin Ct, Unit 2-A, Unit 2-A

1105 W 4th St, Unit Unit 3

The Standard

The Robinson

Delfe Apartments at Trolley Square
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Colonial Court

Baynard Apartments

The Rutledge Apartments

1420 N Van Buren St

MKT North

816 W 11th St

The Residences at Rodney Square

The Square at Trolley

100 N Franklin St

600 N Washington St
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Riverfront Heights

1401 N Harrison St

Courtyard Apartments

Madison Monroe Apartments

MKT South

River Commons

824 N West St

The Lucania

Pebble Hill Apartments

2901 N Broom St
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2600 N Jefferson St

731 W 4th St, Unit A

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1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 1, Unit Apartment 1

Lincoln Square

1832 W 3rd St

101 dupont place

420 W 22nd St

1429 N Clayton St

419 Homestead Rd

1412 Delaware Ave
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The Press

801 N Market Street

306 Concord Ave

The Residences at Mid-town Park

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12 Ashton St

517 West St

517 N West St

The Mayfair Apartments

1313 W 8th St

545 Homestead Rd
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Browntown, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Browntown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browntown Studio Apartments | $1,630 | $790 | $2,701 |
| Browntown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $583 | $4,120 |
| Browntown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $965 | $5,694 |
| Browntown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,935 | $1,080 | $4,293 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 98 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Browntown Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Browntown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Browntown area of Wilmington, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at The Robinson priced from $1,080. Colonial Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Browntown apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robinson | Verbena | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Colonial Court | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Rutledge Apartments | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Baynard Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Madison Monroe Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 824 N West St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Browntown, DE
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Browntown area is the $1.56 price per square foot PENT Model at Wawaset Park Associates LLC in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Browntown apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Browntown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawaset Park Associates LLC | PENT | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Westview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| 1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 1 | 1215 W 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Riverfront Heights | Seneca | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 2305 N Monroe St, Unit Unit 1 | 2305 N Monroe St | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 102 W 30th St | 102 W 30th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
| Madison Monroe Apartments | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Robinson | Verbena | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 824 N West St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Browntown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Browntown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Browntown is at Colonial Court listed at $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Browntown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Browntown Apartment is $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Browntown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Browntown is starting from $1,080 at The Robinson.
What is the most affordable Browntown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Browntown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westover Pointe and starts from $1,704.
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