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Average rent in Wilmington, DE

$1,484/mo Wilmington, DE average rental price, October 2022
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Wilmington, DE is $1,484.

    Wilmington, DE apartment rent ranges

    About 7% of apartment rents in Wilmington, DE range between $701-$1,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $1,001-$1,500 represent 48% of apartments. Around 1% of Wilmington’s apartments are in the $501-$700 price range. 2% of apartments are priced < $500.

    Wilmington, DE rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in Wilmington by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,484.

    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 6 Feb 2023.

    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, 212 W 9th Street and Dodson Court - Twin Homes.

    What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?

    The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,484. Start your search for apartments in Wilmington, DE now.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $1,200 and $1,699. View all studio apartments in Wilmington, DE.

    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 $2,195. 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 $2,355. 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 $3,025. 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 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 Wilmington are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 21% 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 5 stories. About 70% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 21% are mid-rises, and 9% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    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

    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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