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Highlights

  • Fitness center
  • Modern conveniences
  • Contemporary living
  • Convenient location
  • Exceptional floor plan
  • Urban life

Location

1 Rector Ct, Wilmington, DE 19810, USA|Lancashire
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Management

Berger Rental Communitites

Leasing office

(302) 600-4283

Open today 

9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Larkwood Place pairs a strong overall rating with excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and everyday convenience. It also offers fitness-focused and urban-friendly features, with nearby parks, transit, dining, and cultural spots, plus a notable floor plan, modern comforts, and helpful extras like 36 photos and a nearby top-rated elementary school.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Larkwood Place is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Larkwood Place has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1 bed1 bath609 sqft$1,500–$1,705 /mo2 units available
2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2 bed1 bath733+ sqft$1,695–$1,975 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Larkwood Place

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Hardwood Floor

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Water Gas and Trash Included
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable fee. Application Fee.

$65

REQUIRED FEES

Refundable Security Deposit

One-time.

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Property Admin Fee

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable fee. Property Admin Fee.

$13

Sewer

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable fee. Sewer.

$16

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Monthly.

Usage Based

Optional Month To Month Rent

Monthly. Renewal Leases only.

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SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Units88
Lease terms3–12 months
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About Larkwood Place

HomeApartments in Philadelphia Larkwood Place

Nestled in a quiet residential enclave, Larkwood Place Apartments offers comfortable studio, one-, and two-bedroom homes in a prime Wilmington, DE location. Just minutes from Widener University and with effortless access to I-95 and U.S. Route 202, commuting is simple-whether you're heading to AstraZeneca, DuPont, JP Morgan Chase, or WSFS Bank. Residents enjoy the convenience of both DART First State and SEPTA transit options, placing the entire region within reach. Located in the sought-after Brandywine School District and surrounded by a wide array of dining, shopping, and entertainment venues, Larkwood Place Apartments blends suburban ease with urban accessibility. Renting shouldn't be hard®. We do things differently to provide you with an easy experience from the second you start searching for your new apartment, with features such as a security deposit alternative, 30-day move-in guarantee, no-fee transfer and move-out flexibility options, no weight limits on pets, 24/7 phone support, full quality move-in inspection, plus online applications, payments and service requests. Make your move to Larkwood Place Apartments today.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Larkwood Place is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Larkwood Place has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Larkwood Place
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Larkwood Place stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Larkwood Place goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Larkwood Place receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Larkwood Place is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Larkwood Place does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Larkwood Place provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Larkwood Place is great for:

Wellness

  • 1 health/wellness center nearby
  • 1 park nearby
  • 4 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • HVAC systems available onsite

Eco living

  • 1 park within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Social life

  • 11 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 2 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 32 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Larkwood Place compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Lancashire

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% higher than 1-bedrooms in Philadelphia.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Larkwood Place to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Philadelphia.

Median rents as of Mar 15 2025.
Philadelphia
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
December 2024$1,500
January 2025$1,483
February 2025$1,427
March 2025$1,400

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1 Rector Ct?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,500.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.

Schools near Larkwood Place

Lancashire Elementary School

2000 naamans rd

wilmington, DE, 19810

K-5Public
A-

Brandywine Early Education Center

2523 berwyn rd

wilmington, DE, 19810

PKPublic

Oldmans Township School

10 freed rd

pedricktown, NJ, 8067

PK, K-8Public
B+

Red Clay Early Years Program

1621 telegraph rd

wilmington, DE, 19804

PKPublic

Greystone El Sch

1195 aram ave

west chester, PA, 19380

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Wilmington near 1 Rector Ct

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1 Rector Ct, Wilmington

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1 Rector Ct

ACME Markets
2098 Naamans Rd
Sunrise Market & Smokeshop
2300 Carpenter Station Rd
ACME Markets
1812 Marsh Rd
Richardson's Market
2216 Silverside Rd
Booth's Corner Farmers Market
Naamans Creek Rd

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