Apartments for Rent in the Compton Village Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE (374 Rentals)

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Compton Village, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Compton Village, Wilmington, and the greater Wilmington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a son or daughter (or both!)? Compton Village is known as a good part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and green spaces? this residential area is a highly-rated residential submarket for parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog and cat owners, listen up! this part of town is now ranked as one of our favorite submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Compton Village

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Compton Village area of Wilmington, DE?

As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 374 available Compton Village apartments priced from $900 to $5,694, with an average monthly rent of $2,167.

How much are Studio apartments in Compton Village?

There are currently 80 Studio Apartments in Compton Village with rent ranges from $1,050 to $2,815 with an average price of $1,631.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Compton Village Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Compton Village ranges from $900 to $5,040 with an average monthly rent of $1,958.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Compton Village cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Compton Village range from $1,140 to $5,694. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,613.

How expensive are Compton Village Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Compton Village on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,330 to $4,293 - averaging $2,838 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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