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70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,298–$2,721
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
2d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$2,000
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Available Nov 3
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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4d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastlake house for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1406 Montgomery Rd #NA, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Oct 31
15h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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4d ago
15 Girard St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
Outdoor Space
3h ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
5426 Valley Green Dr Unit 4 #4B, Wilmington, DE 19808
Swimming pool | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Condo for rent
4h ago
Brandywine Village apartment for rent in Wilmington
1601 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19802
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$1,535
Apartment for rent
8h ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,570–$4,613
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,648–$4,140
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,310–$2,236
Price drop
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8h ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$3,440
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$3,008
Apartment for rent
8h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$5,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,845–$4,068
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2020 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,495
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington
724 N Market St #6, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Nov 10
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
701 Hillside Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Dishwasher
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,621–$3,785
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Little Italy townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1805 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Delaware Avenue apartment for rent in Wilmington
1401 N Harrison St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Harlan townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
1 bath
$1,975
House for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2310 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19802
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Little Italy townhouse for rent in Wilmington
830 N Dupont St, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
Baynard Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
4 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
3d ago
2351 Carpenter Station Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,290–$3,361
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Baynard Village house for rent in Wilmington
2407 N Washington St, Wilmington, DE 19802
Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Oct 31
3d ago
Cool Spring-Tilton Park apartment for rent in Wilmington
809 N Harrison St #C, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Cool Spring-Tilton Park apartment for rent in Wilmington
809 N Harrison St #B, Wilmington, DE 19806
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
Brandywine Village house for rent in Wilmington
2000 N Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802
Outdoor space | Microwave
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
3606 N Spruce St, Wilmington, DE 19802
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Storage
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
$2,095
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Quaker Hill apartment for rent in Wilmington
845 N Tatnall St Apt 301 #301, Wilmington, DE 19801
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
8 Walnut Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
4d ago
2101 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Roof deck
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,377–$2,204
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilmington
4920 S Tupelo Turn, Wilmington, DE 19808
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
3 beds
1 bath
$2,480
$2,275
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
2311 Henlopen Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804
In-unit laundry | Carpet | Outdoor space
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
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Wilmington rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 148 apartments for rent in Wilmington, with a median rent price of $1,700 per month. Wilmington has seen a 2%—or $37—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,700Year Over Year Change
-2%
$37
Rentals available, last 30 days
148
The average rent in Wilmington, DE, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,700, which is a 1.96% decrease year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE is about $1,640. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE is $1,804, and studios are about $1,486 per month.
See more Wilmington, DE rent data on our rent research page.
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1100 north pine st
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200 south dupont st
wilmington, DE, 19805
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Age Range
0-19
24%
20-34
24%
35-44
12%
45-64
25%
65+
13%
Language
English
87%
Spanish
9%
Indo Euro
1%
Asia Pac
0%
Other
0%
Education
No HS
12%
High School
53%
Bachelor's
22%
Master's
7%
Prof Degree
2%
Doctorate
1%
Household Income
0-25k
29%
25-50k
24%
50-75k
15%
75-100k
10%
100-150k
9%
150k+
9%
Wilmington locals spend about 23 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Wilmington is through Philadelphia International Airport, 18.66 miles away.
Scores for Wilmington are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Wilmington, 57% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Wilmington
Pet friendly
69%Satisfaction rating
Parks & recreation
57%Satisfaction rating
Affordable housing
37%Satisfaction rating
Other Things to Consider
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How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Wilmington, DE is 4% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Wilmington you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.48 per carton, and milk $4.72. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $173 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
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| Goods & Services | 7% higher  | 
| Groceries | 6% higher  | 
| Utilities | 2% higher  | 
| Transportation | 8% higher  | 
| Health | 5% higher  | 
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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.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE is approximately $1,728, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $2,039.
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.
June is a good time to look for an apartment in Wilmington as it has the least demand compared to inventory, potentially offering better deals. However, January is the most competitive month with higher demand.
Yes, Wilmington has a significant number of pet-friendly apartments, with about 61.12% of listings being pet-friendly.
Utilities are included in around 13% of rental listings in Wilmington, DE.
Wilmington's rental market predominantly features classic homes with Colonial and Rambler architectural styles. Colonial-style homes, known for their traditional feel, make up nearly 57% of the market.
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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