Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $850 (20 Rentals)

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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wilmington Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the Downtown Wilmington area of Wilmington, DE is a 2 Beds home found at 1103 W 7th St priced from $1,600. 2412 Jessup St has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wilmington homes for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1103 W 7th St1103 W 7th St2BR, 1BA$1,600
2412 Jessup St2412 Jessup St2BR, 1BA$1,700
1834 W 11th St1834 W 11th St3BR, 1BA$1,900

Best Value Homes for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE

As of September 21, 2026 the best value rental home in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1101 N Clayton St Model at 1101 N Clayton St in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington rental home is the 146 Christina Landing Dr Model at 146 Christina Landing Dr in the Southbridge neighborhood starting at $3,850 with a $1.60 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wilmington homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1101 N Clayton St1101 N Clayton St5BR, 3BA$1.04
146 Christina Landing Dr146 Christina Landing Dr3BR, 3.5BA$1.60
1834 W 11th St1834 W 11th St3BR, 1.5BA$1.13
1103 W 7th St1103 W 7th St2BR, 1BA$1.00
2519 N MADISON ST2519 N MADISON ST3BR, 1BA$1.33
1301 N Harrison St, Unit 3011301 N Harrison St2BR, 2BA$1.69
2412 Jessup St2412 Jessup St2BR, 1BA$1.45
105 Christina Landing Dr, Unit 2005105 Christina Landing Dr2BR, 2BA$2.36
1305 N Broom St, Unit 21305 N Broom St1BR, 1BA$2.50

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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wilmington?

There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $750 to $5,694. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $850 to $3,850.

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 $850 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,758.

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