Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (36 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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811 MKT
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 MKT

811 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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800-802 Adams
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

800-802 Adams

800 N Adams 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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Studio Apartments

608mkt

605 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801

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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 824 N West St priced from $1,050. Colonial Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Riverfront HeightsCypress1BR,1BA$1,159
600 N Washington St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,190
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,240
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMAStudio Apt 232Studio,1BA$1,299
MKT NorthA11BR,1BA$1,310
801 N Market Street0TP2Studio,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Courtyard Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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.
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Courtyard Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Lincoln Square1L71BR,1BA$1.82
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.63
Market View ResidencesBarton1BR,1BA$1.91
Riverfront HeightsCypress1BR,1BA$1.65
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B room 21135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
824 N West StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.75

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Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #23

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

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4.0
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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 824 N West St listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wilmington Waterfront Apartment is $1,159 at Riverfront Heights.

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 $1,240 at The Robinson.

What is the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wilmington Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 801 N Market Street and starts from $3,358.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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