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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $790 to $6,200 with an overall median price of $2,573. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mermaid at $1,075, Skyline Crest at $1,065, and Milltown at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mermaid$1,826$1,07522
Skyline Crest$1,826$1,06537
Milltown$1,839$1,07520
Heritage$2,195$1,06524
Woodcreek$2,235$1,07528
Brandywine Hills$2,300$1,039236
Hedgeville$2,388$790292
Brandywine Village$2,420$1,039295
Browntown$2,451$790300
Cool Spring$2,457$790299

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood priced from $1,003. Brandywine Hills Apartments in the Brandywine Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,074. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Brandywine Hills ApartmentsJr. 1BR1BR,1BA$1,074
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Heritage Court1 BED - 1/11BR,1BA$1,165
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
MKT NorthA21BR,1BA$1,199
The OakleyElm1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walden Townhomes3x2.5 B3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
30 W 41st St, Unit 30. 41st St30 W 41st St3BR,1.5BA$1.07
2115 Harrison Ave, Unit #52115 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
803 Rodman Rd, Unit A803 Rodman Rd1BR,1BA$1.44
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,248. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $870 to $4,890.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wilmington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wilmington ranges from $870 to $4,890 with an average monthly rent of $2,070.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wilmington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wilmington range from $1,080 to $5,134, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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