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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. 824 N West St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
800-802 AdamsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
The Square at TrolleyStudio1BR,1BA$1,195
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
801 N Market Street0TP2Studio,1BA$1,345
MKT South6271.4 One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,378
The Rutledge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Courtyard Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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.
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Courtyard Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
501 W 21st St, Unit B501 W 21st St1BR,1BA$1.40
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
608mkt60806 - Euro One BedroomStudio ,1BA$1.87
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.75

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #18

Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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®

88 / 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 824 N West St listed at $1,050.

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 801 N Market Street and starts from $3,358.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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