Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmington, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wilmington, DE rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,749/month. Renters today are paying $35 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Wilmington sits 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 174 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilmington run around $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,670/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,769/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,975/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,495/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month, while apartments sit lower at $1,675/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Alapocas rents fell 57.6% year over year to $1,695/month across 18 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is down 3.8%, showing a localized cooldown in Alapocas.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilmington
$1,749/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,749 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilmington
174
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilmington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wilmington, DE
Average rent prices in Wilmington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wilmington, DE
Rent prices in Wilmington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilmington is $1,675, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington run $1,685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,734.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 |  1% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,670 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,769 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,975 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baynard Village | $1,695 | |
Brandywine Village | $1,625 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,520 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,695 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,740 | |
Hedgeville | $1,825 | |
Hilltop | $1,900 | |
Riverfront | $1,990 | |
Vandever Avenue | $1,760 | |
West Center City | $1,809 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $989 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,670
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,769
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,740
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,695
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,990
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,520
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,625
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,900
Hedgeville
Average rent
$1,825
West Center City
Average rent
$1,809
Baynard Village
Average rent
$1,695
Vandever Avenue
Average rent
$1,760
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$989
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Wilmington, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wilmington and Chester by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wilmington
10%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, DE is 24% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,407
8%$2,239
2%$1,900
35%$2,480
1%$1,600
26%$2,125
13%$1,500
$1,810
15%$1,657
5%$1,804
3%$1,399
$2,078
Cost of living in Wilmington, DE
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared 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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmington
4708 Kirkwood Hwy #1, Wilmington, DE 19808
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
3d ago
403 Greenhill Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Hedgeville townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1110 Read St, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westmoreland apartment for rent in Wilmington
403 Greenhill Ave #2, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Alapocas house for rent in Wilmington
107 Augustine Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilmington
146 Christina Landing Dr #NA, Wilmington, DE 19801
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available Sep 18
4h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
55 Paschall Rd #1, Wilmington, DE 19803
3 beds
4 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,775
Apartment for rent
4h ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$3,456
Apartment for rent
4h ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
10h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,791–$3,345
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,315–$1,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
2d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$4,140
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1801 Braken Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808
2 beds
2 baths
$1,705
Apartment for rent
4h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,775
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1801 Braken Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808
2 beds
2 baths
$1,705
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,315–$1,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
4d ago
709 Windsor St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
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Frequently asked questions for Wilmington, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Wilmington rental market.
How much is rent in Wilmington?
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,749 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilmington?
Average rent prices in Wilmington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Wilmington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilmington is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilmington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington are Cool Spring Tilton Park ($1,520/mo), Brandywine Village ($1,625/mo), and Delaware Avenue ($1,695/mo).
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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wilmington?
Wilmington's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,000 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).