Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 7, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmington, DE
Last updated on March 7, 2026
Last updated on March 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,600
11%Total rentals
179
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent price trends in
Wilmington, DE
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Wilmington, DE
The monthly rent for an apartment in Wilmington, DE is $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,575. Houses for rent in Wilmington, DE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,325 | No Change | 33% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 4% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,880 | 5% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | No Change |  1% | |
Studio | $1,000 | 2% | 39% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brandywine Village | $1,695 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,700 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,600 | |
Downtown Wilmington | - | |
Hilltop | $1,600 | |
Little Italy | $1,890 | |
Quaker Hill | $1,800 | |
Riverfront | $1,825 | |
The Highlands | $1,800 | |
Vandever Avenue | $1,755 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
33%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,880
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Downtown Wilmington
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,600
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,600
The Highlands
Average rent
$1,800
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,695
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,890
Quaker Hill
Average rent
$1,800
Vandever Avenue
Average rent
$1,755
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,825
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilmington, 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.
Compare rent prices in Wilmington, DE to other cities
Median rent prices in Wilmington, DE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chester, PA.
Wilmington
16%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, DE is 19% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.
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Cost of living in
Wilmington, DE
The overall cost of living in Wilmington, DE is 4% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 7% higher |
Groceries | 6% higher |
Health | 5% higher |
Housing | No difference |
Transportation | 8% higher |
Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Wilmington, DE
3d ago
2423 N Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harlan townhouse for rent in Wilmington
202 W 35th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Brandywine Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
306 Concord Ave Unit 1, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Flats apartment for rent in Wilmington
1713 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
561 Homestead Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Browntown apartment for rent in Wilmington
1108 Maryland Ave #2, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
2d ago
1317 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brandywine Village apartment for rent in Wilmington
2204 N Jefferson St Unit 2 #2, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
118 Bancroft Mills Rd #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
103 Valley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19804
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
10h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$3,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$3,456
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
710 Halstead Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Delaware Avenue townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1301 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
10h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,793–$3,835
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
2300 W 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
2 baths
$2,645
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2020 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2423 N Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2101 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,402–$2,122
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2351 Carpenter Station Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,490–$3,965
Apartment for rent
4h ago
228 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$3,456
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,793–$3,835
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1416 Riverview Ave #NA, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Feb 15
23h ago
Verified
1801 Braken Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808
2 beds
2 baths
$1,705–$1,734
Apartment for rent
21h ago
818 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
10h ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$3,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2020 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2351 Carpenter Station Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,490–$3,965
Apartment for rent
10h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$3,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2020 W Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2351 Carpenter Station Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
2 beds
1 bath
$1,490–$3,965
Apartment for rent
4h ago
228 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$3,456
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,330–$3,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,340–$3,815
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$3,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent