Apartments for Rent in Wilmington, DE
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New listing3 bd $1,900Base rent517 West 26Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802Pet friendly -
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New listing3 bd $2,000Base rent419 Bethune Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801Pet friendly -
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Wilmington, DE last updated?
Prices and availability in Wilmington, DE were last updated on 28 May 2026.
What are the best apartments in Wilmington, DE?
The best apartments in Wilmington, DE are: The Mayfair Apartments, Dodson Court - Twin Homes, Village at Fox Point, 1719 N Scott St and The Pearl Center.
What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?
The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,689.
What is the price range for a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE?
The price range for a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE is between $554 and $2,500.
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 $1,235 and $3,015.
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 $1,425 and $3,976.
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 $1,385 and $3,000.
What type of rental buildings are in Wilmington, DE?
In Wilmington 52% of the housing is rented out compared to 48% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 25% of Wilmington's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 71% 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 46 years old, on average. Of these, 28% 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 74% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 20% are mid-rises, and 14% 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?
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.