What are the average rent costs in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,591.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE is $1,333.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is $1,591.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is $1,783.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is $2,073.

Cheap Houses for Rent in Wilmington, DE

40 Rentals

1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,300

205 Hillview Ave

205 Hillview Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

Call (646) 256-7335
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,300

201 W 29th St

201 W 29th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,495

1410 Delaware Ave

1410 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,575

146 Paladin Dr

146 Paladin Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,595

513 N West St

513 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,595

1301 N Harrison St

1301 N Harrison St, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,600

211 W 24th St

211 W 24th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,650

1303 Pennsylvania Ave

1303 Pennsylvania Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,674

801 Brandywine Blvd

801 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Call (302) 357-6172
1 BED, 1 BATH

$1,700

1509 Delaware Ave

1509 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,700

Newly Renovated 4BR/1BA in Wilmington - No...

102 S Heald St, Wilmington, DE 19801
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,750

New Castle

464 Robinson Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,750

3 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome

118 S Broom St, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

277 Jefferson St

277 Jefferson St, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

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2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,800

82 6th Ave

82 6th Ave, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,850

1602 Philadelphia Pike

1602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,900

1019 Bennett St

1019 Bennett St, Wilmington, DE 19801
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$1,950

1311 W 3rd St

1311 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 BEDS, 1 BATH

$1,995

803 W 24th St

803 W 24th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,000

2914 W 3rd St

2914 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call (302) 743-5691
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,150

3308 Silverside Rd

3308 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
2 BEDS, 1 BATH

$2,195

2304 Riddle Ave

2304 Riddle Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,200

2119 Holborn Rd

2119 Holborn Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,300

4988 Mermaid Blvd

4988 Mermaid Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,350

2609 Dean Dr

2609 Dean Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,375

Coming HOME never felt so good!

1503 Montgomery Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS

$2,495

1212 Delaware Ave

1212 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,500

2311 Centerville Rd

2311 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS

$2,500

2721 Burnley Rd

2721 Burnley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,500

520 W 38th St

520 W 38th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,500

3 West Ct

3 West Ct, Wilmington, DE 19810
4 BEDS, 2.25 BATHS

$2,600

103 Rothwell Rd

103 Rothwell Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$2,675

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24 Addicks Ct, Wilmington, DE 19808
4 BEDS, 4.5 BATHS

$3,000

623 Pepperbush Ct

623 Pepperbush Ct, Wilmington, DE 19808
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$3,200

210 N Rd

210 N Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,200

2401 W 18th St

2401 W 18th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS

$3,795

2237 Inwood Rd

2237 Inwood Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
5 BEDS, 4.5 BATHS

$3,950

18 Mt Airy Dr

18 Mt Airy Dr, Wilmington, DE 19807
5 BEDS, 3 BATHS

$4,890

7 Matson Ct

7 Matson Ct, Wilmington, DE 19803
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS

$5,250

732 Nottingham Rd

732 Nottingham Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805

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Wilmington at a Glance

Average Rent

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Wilmington, DE Cheap Houses for Rent

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Renting in Wilmington

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Studio 527 Sq Ft $1,333 / mo
1 Bedroom 711 Sq Ft $1,591 / mo
2 Bedrooms 974 Sq Ft $1,783 / mo
3 Bedrooms 1,421 Sq Ft $2,073 / mo

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Wilmington

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
Happy Valley 710 Sq Ft $1,441/mo
Cool Spring-Tilton Park 671 Sq Ft $1,460/mo
Delaware Avenue Historic District 672 Sq Ft $1,470/mo
Hilltop 542 Sq Ft $1,531/mo
Lower Market Historic Dist 727 Sq Ft $2,019/mo
Downtown Wilmington 722 Sq Ft $2,248/mo
Market Street Historic District 712 Sq Ft $2,248/mo
Hedgeville 826 Sq Ft $2,296/mo
Highlands 926 Sq Ft $2,514/mo
Mid-town Brandywine 692 Sq Ft $2,583/mo

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Getting Around Wilmington

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Education

College/University High School Middle School Elementary School

Wilmington University New Castle Campus

Private University

Goldey-Beacom College

Private University

Neumann University

Private University

University of Delaware

Public University

Widener University

Private University

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Brandywine High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

950 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Mount Pleasant High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,107 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Concord High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,014 Students

GreatSchools Rating

duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Public High School

Public

Grades 9-12

680 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Talley Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

841 Students

GreatSchools Rating

duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

821 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Springer Middle School

Public Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

797 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Linden Hill Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Lancashire Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Hanby Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

530 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Heritage Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

GreatSchools Rating

Marbrook Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

399 Students

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