100 Best Apartments in Wilmington, DE (with reviews)

Q: When were prices and availability in Wilmington, DE last updated?

Prices and availability in Wilmington, DE were last updated on 29 Nov 2022.

Q: What are the best apartments in Wilmington, DE?

The best apartments in Wilmington, DE are: The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA , Lighthouse Hill , Longview Apartment Homes , Dodson Court - Twin Homes and 212 W 9th Street .

Q: What’s the average rent in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,460. Start your search for apartments in Wilmington, DE now.

Q: What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $1,200 and $2,390. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE now.

Q: What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $1,200 and $2,555. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE .

Q: What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $2,925 and $3,000. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE .

Q: What type of rental buildings are in Wilmington, DE?

In Wilmington 56% of the housing is rented out compared to 44% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of Wilmington’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 74% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

Q: What do typical apartment communities look like in Wilmington, DE?

The average age of rental buildings in Wilmington is 47 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 70% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 9% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Q: What apartment floorplans are common in Wilmington, DE?

Studio apartments in Wilmington are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 41% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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Average rent in Wilmington, DE

$1,460/mo Wilmington, DE average rental price, July 2022

The average monthly rent of apartments in Wilmington, DE is $1,460.

Wilmington, DE apartment rent ranges

About 9% of apartment rents in Wilmington, DE range between $701-$1,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,001-$1,500 represent 50% of apartments. Around 1% of Wilmington’s apartments are in the $501-$700 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between < $500.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,706, the average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,460.

Getting around in Wilmington, DE

21 /100

Car-Dependent

14 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 21, Bike Score®: 14

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Wilmington, DE were last updated on 29 Nov 2022.

What are the best apartments in Wilmington, DE?

The best apartments in Wilmington, DE are: The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA, Lighthouse Hill, Longview Apartment Homes, Dodson Court - Twin Homes and 212 W 9th Street.

What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,460. Start your search for apartments in Wilmington, DE now.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $1,200 and $2,390. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $1,200 and $2,555. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $2,925 and $3,000. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE.

What type of rental buildings are in Wilmington, DE?

In Wilmington 56% of the housing is rented out compared to 44% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 23% of Wilmington’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 74% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

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

The average age of rental buildings in Wilmington is 47 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 5 stories, of which 70% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 9% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Wilmington, DE?

Studio apartments in Wilmington are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 41% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Wilmington, DE demographics

70,655Total Population
37,698 Female

32,957 Male
35.9Median Age

Wilmington, DE has a population of 70,655 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 37,698 of Wilmington’s residents are women and 32,957 are men. The median age of those who live in Wilmington, DE is 35.9.

Wilmington, DE households

13,726 Family

15,982 Non-family
6,834 Children

22,874 No Children

29,708Total Number of Households
2.26Average People Per Household
$45,139Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 29,708 households in Wilmington, DE. 13,726 are family households and 15,982 are non-family households. There are 6,834 households with children in Wilmington and 22,874 households without children. On average, about 2.26 people live in a household in Wilmington, DE.

Wilmington, DE education statistics

The level of education of the population of Wilmington, DE is as follows: 3% have no high school education, 47% completed some high school, 19% partially completed college, 5% have an Associate Degree, 15% have a Bachelor Degree, and 11% have a Graduate Degree.

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