
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $800 (11 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Downtown Wilmington area of Wilmington.


1603 W 13th St

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508 W 9th St

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Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Wilmington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Wilmington 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,685 | $1,300 | $2,300 |
Downtown Wilmington 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,842 | $1,395 | $2,895 |
Downtown Wilmington 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,362 | $1,800 | $3,000 |
Downtown Wilmington 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,247 | $2,200 | $2,295 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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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 Rutledge Apartments priced from $1,100. Baynard 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Baynard Apartments | studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
MKT North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wilmington area is the $1.07 price per square foot 30 W 41st St Model at 30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St in the in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Wilmington apartment is the 901 N Franklin St Model at 901 N Franklin St, Unit 1 starting at $2,150 with a $1.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St | 30 W 41st St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
901 N Franklin St, Unit 1 | 901 N Franklin St | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 | 1215 W 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Residences at Christina Landing | Christina | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
102 W 30th St, Unit 1 | 102 W 30th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
MKT South | 6271.10 ADA EuroOne Bed | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Wilmington
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Wilmington?
There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,047 to $5,248. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $870 to $3,000.
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 $870 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,797.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Wilmington?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Wilmington range from $1,265 to $5,134, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.
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