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2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,590–$1,895
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1d ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$1,705
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5d+ ago
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517 W 26th St #NA, Wilmington, DE 19802
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Feb 1
14h ago
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70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
On-site laundry | Fitness center | On-site management
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,290–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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3h ago
House for rent in Wilmington
14 Barberry Ln, Wilmington, DE 19807
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
5 beds
3 baths
$4,200
$3,950
Price drop
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7h ago
2351 Carpenter Station Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,549–$4,615
Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Wilmington
240 Philadelphia Pike #NA, Wilmington, DE 19809
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Jun 15
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11h ago
Downtown Wilmington townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1217 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,145
House for rent
Available Jun 1
11h ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
5211 Birch Cir #5211, Wilmington, DE 19808
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,040
$1,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
15h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$3,775
Apartment for rent
15h ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$3,456
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
20h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Southbridge townhouse for rent in Wilmington
404 S Claymont St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Controlled access
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 22
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmington
5 beds
3 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
1d ago
2020 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Riverfront condo for rent in Wilmington
530 Harlan Blvd #G421, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
1d ago
The Highlands townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1912 Rising Sun Ln, Wilmington, DE 19807
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
1d ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1514 N Van Buren St #2, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Delaware Avenue house for rent in Wilmington
1519 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$890
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$4,185
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1611 N Rodney St #3, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Baynard Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
1916 E Zabenko Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
Garage parking | Fireplace | Carpet
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
2d ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$3,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Forty Acres condo for rent in Wilmington
Studio
1 bath
$1,025
Condo for rent
4d ago
Delaware Avenue house for rent in Wilmington
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Delaware Avenue condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Condo for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Delaware Avenue house for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Delaware Avenue house for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Delaware Avenue house for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4d ago
Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington
724 N Market St #3, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 16
4d ago
Delaware Avenue condo for rent in Wilmington
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Condo for rent
Available Feb 13
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2101 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Roof deck
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,407–$2,207
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2310 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmington
100 S Maryland Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Browntown townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Vandever Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
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Wilmington, DE, offers a mix of urban convenience and scenic waterfront. Residents appreciate the vibrant arts scene, with plenty of galleries and events, as well as access to parks that promote outdoor activities. There's a noted emphasis on local dining options which many revel in. However, some renters mention concerns about safety in certain neighborhoods and a lack of affordable housing. Public transportation is convenient for commuting, but parking can sometimes be tricky in busy areas. Overall, Wilmington provides a diverse urban lifestyle with its own set of challenges.
Wilmington's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,000 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
Rents in Wilmington, DE have remained relatively stable with a slight increase of about 0.6%. The average rent for a 1-bedroom has decreased slightly, while 2-bedroom rents have also dropped.
February and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Wilmington, with February seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive period. June has the highest rent while July emerges as the most competitive month, creating approximately a 6% difference between peak and off-peak periods.
The East Side, Browntown, and Southbridge emerge as Wilmington's most sought-after neighborhoods, each averaging around $1,740 per month for 1-bedroom apartments. These areas generate the highest consumer interest, with East Side attracting 1.5 times more interest than average, followed by Southbridge at 1.49 times and Browntown at 1.46 times the market rate.
Hilltop offers the greatest savings at around $1,000 per month for 1-bedroom apartments, 35% below the city median. Brandywine Village provides another budget-friendly option at around $1,220 per month, 21% below the median, while Quaker Hill averages around $1,450 per month for cost-conscious renters.
Wilmington offers excellent options for pet owners, with 56% of rental listings welcoming pets across the city. West Center City, Delaware Avenue, Baynard Village, and The Highlands provide the best pet amenities, featuring dedicated pet spaces, regular pet events, and no breed restrictions along with convenient outdoor areas and pet waste stations.
Utilities are rarely included in Wilmington rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the market. This pattern remains consistent across apartment sizes, from studios to three-bedroom units, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs.
Wilmington's rental market is dominated by Colonial architecture, representing 56.1% of available properties and reflecting the area's historical roots from the 1600s and 1700s. Contemporary style homes make up 11.0% of the market, while Rambler homes account for 10.4%, indicating the market leans heavily toward older, traditional architectural styles.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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