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2d 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
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Available Feb 1
8h 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–$1,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$1,705
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5d+ ago
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405 Hillside Ave #NA, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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16m ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1400 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
28m ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
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4h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
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8h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,745
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In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Fitness Center
On-Site Laundry
8h ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,142–$2,025
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 4
8h ago
West Center City apartment for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 8
10h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,595
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Baynard Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
$1,700
Price drop
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13h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Forty Acres apartment for rent in Wilmington
1823 Delaware Ave #A, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
3611 Haley Ct #1, Wilmington, DE 19808
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
17h 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
17h 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
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18h ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$4,190
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18h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$3,355
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Quaker Hill apartment for rent in Wilmington
712 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Brandywine Village apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Southbridge townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
House for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
Harlan house for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2101 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Roof deck
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,371–$2,177
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
101 Curtis Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Storage
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
Hilltop townhouse for rent in Wilmington
203 N Dupont St, Wilmington, DE 19805
Ceiling fan | Storage | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
2310 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Wilmington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Baynard Village apartment for rent in Wilmington
418 W 21st St #1, Wilmington, DE 19802
Hardwood floor | Outdoor space | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Hilltop apartment for rent in Wilmington
201 N Broom St #3, Wilmington, DE 19805
Central heat | Ceiling fan | Controlled access
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
801 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$1,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Brandywine Village apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Triangle apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Hilltop condo for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Condo for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$3,960
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Bayard Square townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available May 24
3d ago
Hilltop townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1029 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Carpet
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
3d ago
Baynard Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2410 N Monroe St, Wilmington, DE 19802
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Storage
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
4d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cool Spring-Tilton Park townhouse for rent in Wilmington
802 N Van Buren St #3, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cool Spring-Tilton Park townhouse for rent in Wilmington
802 N Van Buren St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Storage | High ceilings
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Quaker Hill apartment for rent in Wilmington
818 N West St #B1, Wilmington, DE 19801
Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
$1,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,895
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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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