Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Flats Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (104 Rentals)

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12 Ashton St
$1,350 - $2,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 5

12 Ashton St

12 Ashton StWilmington, DE 19804
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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 Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community priced from $1,042. The Robinson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable The Flats apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,080
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Baynard ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Riverfront HeightsCypress*1BR,1BA$1,194
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Flats, DE

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Flats area is the $1.58 price per square foot 1204 Delaware Ave Model at 1204 Delaware Ave in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value The Flats apartment is the 1215 W 7th St Model at 1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 1 starting at $1,275 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Southbridge 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.
1204 Delaware Ave1204 Delaware Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Greenville Place Apartments2STD2BR,1BA$1.62
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.42
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
18 Corbin Ct, Unit #218 Corbin Ct1BR,1BA$1.30
603 N Market St, Unit 301603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.65

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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!

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 Colonial Court listed at $1,100.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Flats Apartment is $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

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 $1,080 at The Robinson.

What is the most affordable The Flats Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Flats Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westover Pointe and starts from $1,924.

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