
Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE (367 Rentals)


The Standard

Crosby Hill

Greenville Place Apartments

The Press

Rowhaus

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, LLC

PARQ at the Square

101 Avenue of the Arts

Humble Park Place
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Midtown Park

101 dupont place

Brandywine Hundred

901 Market Tower

The Square at Trolley

The Residences at Rodney Square

The Residences at Christina Landing

Westview Apartments

Harlan Flats

The Residences at Justison Landing
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Pebble Hill Apartments

River Commons

West Court Apartments

801 N Market Street

Lincoln Square

The Cooper

1315 Delaware Avenue, LLC

835-839 N Tatnall St

West Street Portfolio

Baynard Apartments
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MKT North

Courtyard Apartments

824 N West St

800-802 Adams

MKT South

Madison Monroe Apartments

608 Washington St

Wawaset Park Associates LLC

Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

Colonial Court
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The Rutledge Apartments

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408 W 30th St, Unit Apt 2

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810 North Harrison Street, Unit Apt-2

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1403 N Scott St, Unit A

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1007 Park Pl, Unit Apt A

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1907 Delaware Ave, Unit 1907 DE Ave - 2nd Floor

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505 N Rodney St

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1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 1

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2 Corbin Ct, Unit 2-B

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3 Corbin Ct, Unit 3-C Corbin Court
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Highlands, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $790 | $2,815 |
| Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $845 | $5,692 |
| Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $965 | $5,694 |
| Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $1,080 | $4,293 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,648 | $1,295 | $2,250 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,033 | $1,325 | $5,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,206 | $1,495 | $3,250 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $2,375 | $2,050 | $2,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighlands, Wilmington, DE
Ranked #18
Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Highlands Elementary School
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Delaware including Highlands, Wilmington, and the greater Wilmington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Amongst all of the communities in Wilmington, this area has now become known as one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education and schools.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like parks and greenspace? this area of town ranks as providing highly-rated access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise dogs or cats. This section of Wilmington has risen to be one of the finest communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Highlands area of Wilmington, DE?
As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 367 available Highlands apartments priced from $790 to $5,694, with an average monthly rent of $2,153.
How much are Studio apartments in Highlands?
There are currently 74 Studio Apartments in Highlands with rent ranges from $790 to $2,815 with an average price of $1,625.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Highlands Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Highlands ranges from $845 to $5,692 with an average monthly rent of $1,973.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Highlands range from $965 to $5,694. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,604.
How expensive are Highlands Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Highlands on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,080 to $4,293 - averaging $2,668 for the location.
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