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 4 Dec 2022.

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

The best apartments in Wilmington, DE are: Lighthouse Hill , The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA , Longview Apartment Homes , Dodson Court - Twin Homes and 228 W 9th St. .

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 $2,545. 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 residents are renting compared to 44% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 23% of Wilmington’s rentals, 74% are small-scale complexes with under 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?

Rental apartments in Wilmington come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 7% 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 41% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 44% of all rentals in Wilmington. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing 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 4 Dec 2022.

What are the best apartments in Wilmington, DE?

The best apartments in Wilmington, DE are: Lighthouse Hill, The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA, Longview Apartment Homes, Dodson Court - Twin Homes and 228 W 9th St..

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 $2,545. 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 residents are renting compared to 44% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 23% of Wilmington’s rentals, 74% are small-scale complexes with under 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?

Rental apartments in Wilmington come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 7% 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 41% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 44% of all rentals in Wilmington. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing 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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