Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $800 (12 Rentals)

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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 Adams Court Apartments priced from $715. The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilmington apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.32 price per square foot 810 N Harrison St Model at 810 N Harrison St, Unit 2.1 in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gilpin Place Apartments starting at $1,747 with a $1.57 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.
810 N Harrison St, Unit 2.1810 N Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.32
Gilpin Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
The Residences at Christina LandingMarket1BR,1BA$1.65
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #19

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wilmington?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $715 to $5,349. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $895 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Wilmington ranges from $895 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,720.

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