What is the average apartment size in Wilmington?

The average size for a Wilmington, MA apartment is 1,085 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Wilmington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Wilmington is $3,051 per month, a 2.02% increase from last year’s average of $2,991.

What is the average apartment size in Wilmington?

The typical apartment in Wilmington offers about 1,085 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Wilmington, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Wilmington?

The typical rent budget in Wilmington ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wilmington?

In Wilmington, 13% of households rent while 87% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wilmington is $3,051, a 2.02% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,991.

One-bedroom apartments provide 840 square feet for $2,751, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,106 offer 1,177 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,340 sq ft) for $3,775, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wilmington, MA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,051	1,085 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,751	840 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,106	1,177 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,775	1,340 sq. ft.

Wilmington, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Wilmington, MA have increased by 2.02% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,991 to $3,051.

What's the typical rent budget in Wilmington, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Wilmington, MA (54%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Wilmington, MA?

1,030 or 13% of the households in Wilmington, MA are renter-occupied while 6,841 or 87% are owner-occupied.

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How Wilmington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wilmington	$3,051
Boston	$3,775
Cambridge	$3,748
Worcester	$2,049
Quincy	$2,822
Somerville	$3,661
Fall River	$2,099
Lowell	$2,317
Salem	$2,777
Waltham	$3,225
Medford	$3,244
Arlington	$3,108
Stoneham	$2,617
Wakefield	$2,729
Saugus	$3,089
Danvers	$2,927
Lexington	$3,617
Reading	$2,910
Burlington	$2,949
Swampscott	$3,269
Belmont	$2,801

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Wilmington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.