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2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,590–$1,895
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33m ago
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70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
On-site laundry | Fitness center | On-site management
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,315–$2,114
Price drop
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Available Jul 12
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,705
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5d+ ago
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1222 Field Rd #NA, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
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Available Jun 30
5d+ ago
Verified
2401 Pennsylvania Ave #ASK, Wilmington, DE 19806
Furnished | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
105 Christina Landing Dr #1503, Wilmington, DE 19801
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
West Center City apartment for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
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2h ago
Quaker Hill apartment for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
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2h ago
North Brandywine apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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2h ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
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In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
7h ago
2101 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Roof deck
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$2,167
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Forty Acres townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1718 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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10h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,550
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,298–$2,025
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
14h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$5,000
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14h ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$3,805
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20h ago
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2425 Calf Run Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,795
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1d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
240 Philadelphia Pike #NA, Wilmington, DE 19809
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
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Available Jul 13
1d ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,456
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Forty Acres townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1422 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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1d ago
Eastlake townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2601 N Heald St #HEALD, Wilmington, DE 19802
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
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Available Jun 10
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,850
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1d ago
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113 Fairfax Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
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2d ago
Hedgeville house for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,565
House for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2020 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
West Center City apartment for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Midtown Brandywine apartment for rent in Wilmington
231 W 14th St #1, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,647–$3,945
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Little Italy townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1705 W 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Air conditioning | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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3d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
3d ago
East Side townhouse for rent in Wilmington
739 E 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Air conditioning | Hardwood floor | Carpet
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Hilltop townhouse for rent in Wilmington
502 N Clayton St, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Storage | Outdoor space
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
3d ago
Little Italy townhouse for rent in Wilmington
529 N Clayton St, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Storage | Outdoor space
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
8 Marvilo Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2351 Carpenter Station Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,487–$3,499
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Vandever Avenue townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 18
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1504 Delaware Ave #2B, Wilmington, DE 19806
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$1,590
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Baynard Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Jul 15
4d ago
East Side townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1401 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | High ceilings
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Little Italy townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Delaware Avenue house for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
3 baths
$2,800
$2,700
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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.
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 2026 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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