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  • a dining room and living room with a table and chairs
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    50 Dodson Ave., Wilmington, DE 19804
    3 BEDS $2,825
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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  • The image is a logo of National Alliance on Mental Illness for Delaware.
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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  • A logo for Equal Housing Opportunity is above the name DIMA IV, Inc. and the address 2400 W. 4th Street Wilmington, DE 19805.
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    2400 W. 4TH ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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  • A logo for Equal Housing Opportunity is above the name DIMA VI, Inc. and the address 2400 W. 4th Street Wilmington, DE 19805.
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    2400 W 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    1 BED $1,456
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  • A logo for Equal Housing Opportunity is above the name DIMA VII, Inc. and its address.
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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    2400 W. 4TH ST., WILMINGTON, DE 19805
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  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white sink.
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    1719 Tulip St, Wilmington, DE 19805
    3 BEDS $1,600
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    1015 Park Place, Wilmington, DE 19806
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  • 830 N Dupont 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    830 N Dupont, Wilmington, DE 19805
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • A kitchen with a black fridge and wooden floors.
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    1215 West 7Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
    1 BED $1,275
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  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and black cabinets.
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    1201 N Harrison St, Wilmington, DE 19806
    STUDIO $1,527
  • A white microwave oven is mounted above a white stove in a kitchen.
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    1201 N Harrison St, Wilmington, DE 19806
    1 BED $1,748
  • A house with a red brick walkway in front of it.
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    1531 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
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  • a living room with two chairs and a red door
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    1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    215 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
    1 BED $1,499
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    1800 North Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE 19806
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    801 Market LLC, Wilmington, DE 19801
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  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a coffee table.
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    300 East 8Th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
    STUDIO $554+
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Elsmere, DE rent trends

Rental prices in Elsmere, DE have decreased by 1.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,390 to $1,371.

Check out the average rent prices in Elsmere by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Elsmere, DE is $1,371.

Average rent in Elsmere, DE

$1,371/mo Elsmere, DE average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Elsmere, DE is $1,371.

    What's the typical rent budget in Elsmere, DE?

    Around 20% of Wilmington’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 80% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Elsmere, DE (80%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Elsmere, DE

    71 /100
    Very Walkable
    45 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 71, Bike Score®: 45

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Elsmere, DE last updated?

    Prices and availability in Elsmere, DE were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What is the average rent in Elsmere, DE?

    The average rent in Elsmere, DE is $1,406.

    What type of rental buildings are in Elsmere, DE?

    In Elsmere, 35% of the residents are renting compared to 65% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 3% of Elsmere’s rentals, 85% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Elsmere, DE?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Elsmere are about 58 years old, on average. Of these, 12% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 95% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 5% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Elsmere, DE?

    Rental apartments in Elsmere come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.8% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 30% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 62% of all rentals in Elsmere. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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