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Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wilmington, DE

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wilmington, DE area range in price from $715 to $6,191 with an overall median price of $2,697. 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$1,834$1,05058
Linden Hill$1,944$1,05044
Skyline Crest$1,944$1,05038
Hilltop$2,095$1,1857
Mermaid$2,250$1,05045
Milltown$2,250$1,05048
Woodcreek$2,250$1,05042
Saint Elizabeth's Area$2,355$71551
Hedgeville$2,686$715328
Northwest Wilmington$2,686$715331

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
815 Rosedale Ave51BR,1BA$865
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$947
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,150
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3x2.5 GE Model at Walden Townhomes in the in the Meadowood neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Wilmington apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model at 1315 Delaware Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.18 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 GE3BR,2.5BA$1.25
1315 Delaware Ave2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.46
102 W 30th St, Unit 1102 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Summit Chase Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
River Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
815 Rosedale Ave51BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington

What type of rentals are currently available in Wilmington?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE with pricing that ranges from $715 to $5,300. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wilmington ranging from $900 to $5,250.

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 $900 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,350.

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 $5,164, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,990.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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