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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Flats, DE

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Flats area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,550. 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.
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
1215 W 7th St, Unit Apartment 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.66
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Greenville Place Apartments2STD2BR,1BA$1.62
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.47
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
603 N Market St, Unit 301603 N Market StStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Flats, Wilmington, DE

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Flats

What type of rentals are currently available in The Flats?

There are currently 274 Apartments for Rent in The Flats, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,694. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Flats ranging from $890 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Flats?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Flats ranges from $890 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,854.

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