Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmington Waterfront Neighborhood of Wilmington, DE from $700 (52 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
property at 219 S Union St

$1,150

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219 S Union St

WilmingtonDE19805
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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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408 W 7th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

408 W 7th St

408 W 7th StWilmington, DE 19801
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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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
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,225
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,340
408 W 7th St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,450
Riverfront HeightsAugustine2BR,1BA$1,480
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmington Waterfront, DE

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmington Waterfront area is the $1.83 price per square foot Row Model at The Residences at Christina Landing in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,710. The second greatest value Wilmington Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at The Saville starting at $1,975 with a $1.69 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 LandingRow2BR,2BA$1.83
The Saville2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Riverfront HeightsAugustine2BR,1BA$1.63
835-839 N Tatnall St1 Bedroom | 1.5 Baths1BR,1.5BA$1.71
801 N Market Street1B1B1BR,1BA$1.89
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.58
824 N West St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.84

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilmington Waterfront, Wilmington, DE

Ranked #22

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 $1,200 at The Robinson.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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