Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (47 Rentals)

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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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West Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Apartments

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801

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MKT - 608 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

MKT - 608 MKT

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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1922 Delaware Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1922 Delaware Ave

1922 Delaware AveWilmington, DE 19806
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1702 N Washington St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1702 N Washington St

1702 N Washington StWilmington, DE 19802
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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wilmington area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk priced from $860. The Rutledge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,147
The Residences at Rodney SquareBellevue StudioStudio,1BA$1,160
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 319 Model at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the 1215 W 7th St Model at 1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 3193BR,2BA$1.65
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
1328 N Washington St, Unit 21328 N Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
The Residences at Christina LandingFort1BR,1BA$1.79
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
305 E 9th St305 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Wilmington, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, and the greater Wilmington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Downtown Wilmington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Wilmington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Wilmington is at The Residences at Rodney Square listed at $1,160.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Wilmington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Wilmington Apartment is $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Wilmington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Wilmington is starting from $901 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the most affordable Downtown Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Wilmington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA and starts from $2,799.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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