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The Flats, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Flats Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Flats area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk priced from $860. Greenview at Chestnut Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here are the most affordable The Flats apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$860
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
800-802 AdamsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Baynard Apartmentsstudio1BR,1BA$1,100
Riverfront HeightsCypress*1BR,1BA$1,134
Greenville Place1 Bedroom Jr. Standard1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Flats, DE

As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Flats area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2711 W 5th St Model at 2711 W 5th St, Unit 2 in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value The Flats apartment is the 2301 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 2301 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit C starting at $1,775 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the The Flats neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Flats apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2711 W 5th St, Unit 22711 W 5th St2BR,1BA$1.00
2301 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit C2301 Pennsylvania Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
1912 W 3rd St, Unit F1912 W 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.64
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Courtyard Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
603 N Market St, Unit 302603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Flats, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Wilmington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the The Flats Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Flats Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Flats?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Flats is at 824 N West St listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Flats Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Flats Apartment is $860 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Flats Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Flats is starting from $901 at The Lofts at Clifford Brown Walk.

What is the most affordable The Flats Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Flats Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Heights and starts from $1,570.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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