Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Historic District Wilmington, DE from $700 (60 Rentals)

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property at 225 W 4th St

$1,399 - $1,599

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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225 W 4th St

WilmingtonDE19801

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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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West Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Street Apartments

1601-1615 West StWilmington, DE 19802
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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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The Lucania
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucania

822 N Adams StWilmington, DE 19801
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608mkt
Studio Apartments

608mkt

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801

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East Side Historic District, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Historic District area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,042. 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 East Side Historic District apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,385
408 W 7th St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,450
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1,495
The Residences at Christina LandingFort1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Historic District, DE

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Historic District area is the $1.83 price per square foot Row Model at The Residences at Christina Landing in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,710. The second greatest value East Side Historic District apartment is the 1204 Delaware Ave Model at 1204 Delaware Ave starting at $2,400 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Christina LandingRow2BR,2BA$1.83
1204 Delaware Ave1204 Delaware Ave3BR,2BA$1.73
The Saville2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Historic District, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Wilmington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Historic District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side Historic District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side Historic District is at River House Apartments listed at $1,640.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Historic District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Historic District Apartment is $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Historic District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side Historic District is starting from $1,257 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the most affordable East Side Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Historic District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Press and starts from $3,358.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.