Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Wilmington Waterfront area of Wilmington.

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Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wilmington Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,765 | $1,047 | $2,815 |
Wilmington Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $1,100 | $4,493 |
Wilmington Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,100 | $5,248 |
Wilmington Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,265 | $5,134 |
Wilmington Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE.
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Cheapest Available Wilmington Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilmington Waterfront area of Wilmington, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rutledge Apartments priced from $1,100. River Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Wilmington Waterfront apartments for rent in Wilmington, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
MKT North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
MKT South | 6271.10 ADA EuroOne Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $1.95 price per square foot Brandywine Model at 901 Market Tower in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,497. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the Two bedroom Model at 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue starting at $2,600 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the The Flats neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmington Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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901 Market Tower | Brandywine | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
The Residences at Christina Landing | Christina | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
835-839 N Tatnall St | 1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.71 |
River Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Lincoln Square | 1L4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Westview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
MKT South | 6271.10 ADA EuroOne Bed | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmington Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilmington Waterfront is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmington Waterfront is The Rutledge Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Wilmington Waterfront costs $2,776.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmington Waterfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Wilmington Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wilmington Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Wilmington Waterfront have an average cost of $115 which is $2,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmington Waterfront.
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