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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $715 to $5,300 with an overall median price of $2,818. The three Wilmington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Heritage at $1,050, Linden Hill at $1,050, and Skyline Crest at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wilmington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heritage$1,959$1,05052
Linden Hill$1,959$1,05038
Skyline Crest$1,959$1,05037
Hilltop$2,095$75021
Saint Elizabeth's Area$2,220$71542
Mermaid$2,285$1,05041
Milltown$2,285$1,05043
Woodcreek$2,285$1,05035
Hedgeville$2,703$715415
Brandywine Village$2,726$715424

Cheapest Available Wilmington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Adams Court Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $715. The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wilmington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Meadowview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3x2.5 B Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 810 N Harrison St Model at 810 N Harrison St, Unit Unit 2.1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 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$1.31
810 N Harrison St, Unit Unit 2.1810 N Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.32
Gilpin Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.42
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Wilmington, DE
Population: 70,635

Ranked #512

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 386 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $715 to $5,300. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $895 to $3,695.

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 $895 to $3,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,088.

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 $4,979, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,990.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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