Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Harris School, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Wilmington

$1,747/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilmington is $1,747 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilmington

224

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilmington rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Harris School, DE

Average rent prices in Wilmington have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Harris School, DE

Rent prices in Wilmington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilmington is $1,700, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington run $1,680 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,497

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,665

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,822

-

17%

3 bedroom

$1,970

-

9%

4 bedroom

$2,300

-

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,497

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,665

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,822

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,970

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Harris School, DE, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Harris School, DE

712 N West St - Room Rental - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

712 N West St - Room Rental

712 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801

1 bed

1 bath

$750–$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2600 - 2602 Jefferson Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

2600 - 2602 Jefferson Street

2600 - 2602 Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
413 Homestead Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Browntown townhouse for rent in Wilmington

Residential Lease, WILMINGTON, DE

413 Homestead Rd #A, Wilmington, DE 19805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
714 E 22nd St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Vandever Avenue townhouse for rent in Wilmington

22nd - 714 E - 1

714 E 22nd St #1, Wilmington, DE 19802

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Harris School, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilmington rental market.

How much is rent in Wilmington?

The average rent in Wilmington is $1,747 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilmington?

Average rent prices in Wilmington have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Wilmington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilmington is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilmington?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilmington, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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