Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Market Street Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Street Village

838 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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West Quaker Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Quaker Hill

226 N West StWilmington, DE 19801
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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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The Lucania
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucania

822 N Adams StWilmington, DE 19801
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608mkt
Studio Apartments

608mkt

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801

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825 N Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

825 N Market St

825 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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430 N West St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

430 N West St

430 N West StWilmington, DE 19801
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408 W 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 W 7th St

408 W 7th StWilmington, DE 19801
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilmington Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilmington Waterfront area of Wilmington, DE is a Studio unit found at Colonial Court priced from $1,100. The Rutledge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
West Street Portfolio1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
825 N Market St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
901 Market TowerOrangeStudio,1BA$1,367
Riverfront HeightsAugustine2BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $1.87 price per square foot Kalmar Model at The Residences at Christina Landing in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at Christina LandingKalmar2BR,2BA$1.87
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.61
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.76
The RobinsonDahlia3BR,1BA$1.83
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1.89
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B room 21135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmington Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wilmington Waterfront is at Colonial Court listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment is $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wilmington Waterfront is starting from $1,400 at The Rutledge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Robinson and starts from $1,505.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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