Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Wilmington Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $1,100 (6 Rentals)

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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 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, DE

As of June 28, 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 102 W 30th St Model at 102 W 30th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,425 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Market Street Mall 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
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
600 W 26th St, Unit 2600 W 26th St2BR,1BA$1.83
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
MKT South6271.10 ADA EuroOne BedStudio ,1BA$1.84
305 E 9th St305 E 9th St1BR,1BA$1.79
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $860 to $5,858. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Wilmington ranging from $1,100 to $2,950.

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 $1,100 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,680.

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 $5,279, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,650.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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