Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 6, 2025
Average rent in
Wilmington, DE
Last updated on December 6, 2025
Last updated on December 6, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,775. This is -8%, or $155, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,775
3%Total rentals
163
for rent on Zumper.com
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,775. This is -8%, or $155, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,748. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE costs about $1,725 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,099. Houses for rent in Wilmington, DE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,697 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,325 | 2% | 13% | |
Studio | $1,394 | 4% | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Baynard Village | $1,671 | |
Brandywine Village | $1,535 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,639 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,525 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,780 | |
East Side | $1,785 | |
Hilltop | $1,652 | |
North Brandywine | $1,754 | |
Quaker Hill | $1,685 | |
Riverfront | $1,725 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,748 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 9% | 8% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,394
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,780
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,525
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,535
Baynard Village
Average rent
$1,671
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,639
Quaker Hill
Average rent
$1,685
North Brandywine
Average rent
$1,754
East Side
Average rent
$1,785
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,652
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,725
Apartments
Average rent
$1,748
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
2%
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
8%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, DE is 29% 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
5d+ ago
East Side townhouse for rent in Wilmington
412 N Spruce St Apt 3 #3, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
70 Court Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$3,272
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 6
2d ago
Verified
12 Mary Ella Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
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
10h ago
208 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hedgeville townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
Triangle apartment for rent in Wilmington
709 West 19th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
20-22 Saint Elizabeth Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$5,444
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
115 Christina Landing Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,630–$4,278
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3575 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$4,048
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
602 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809
3 beds
3 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
5d+ ago
Midtown Brandywine townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1308 Tatnall Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
2300 W 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
22h ago
517 Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,627–$4,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
801 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2351 Carpenter Station Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,315–$3,714
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4605 Patrician Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,550
Apartment for rent
17h ago
212 West 9th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
22h ago
401 South Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,648–$3,450
Apartment for rent
22h ago
608 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio
1 bath
$1,350–$2,321
Apartment for rent
22h ago
210 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$3,248
Apartment for rent
22h ago
517 Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,627–$4,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12 Mary Ella Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
12h ago
Verified
70 Court Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$3,272
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 6
1d ago
116 West 9th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$3,480
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$5,444
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
208 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
16h ago
4605 Patrician Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,550
Apartment for rent
22h ago
210 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$3,248
Apartment for rent
22h ago
517 Shipley Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,627–$4,050
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
70 Court Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$2,445
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 6
2d ago
Verified
12 Mary Ella Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,242–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
7h ago
2351 Carpenter Station Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,315–$3,714
Apartment for rent
22h ago
401 South Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,648–$2,798
Apartment for rent
22h ago
608 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio
1 bath
$1,350–$2,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1203 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2020 West Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmington
1602 Saint Mihiel Avenue #1stFL, Wilmington, DE 19804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1