Average Rent in Wilmington, DE and Rent Price Trends

Rent price trends in
Wilmington, DE

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE have increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,675. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,749. Houses for rent in Wilmington, DE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,975.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$1,675	3%	No Change
2 bedroom	$1,749	1%	1%
3 bedroom	$1,950	3%	1%
4 bedroom	$2,595	1%	2%
Studio	$1,347	No Change	8%

		Comparables
Baynard Village	$1,805
Browntown	$1,863
Cool Spring Tilton Park	$1,700
Delaware Avenue	$1,595
Downtown Wilmington	$1,745
Hedgeville	$1,878
Hilltop	$1,600
Quaker Hill	$1,845
The Highlands	$1,875
West Center City	$1,755

Studio

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,752

10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350

31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, DE is 30% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.

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$2,178

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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.

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

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2618 N Van Buren St, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA

1212 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

2621 Darby Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA

3208 Champions Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA

405 Hillside Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA

604 W 20th St, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA

737 Walkers Mill Ln, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA

1815 W 2nd St, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA

1726 W 8th St, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA

2106 Largo Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

22 6th Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA

2300 W 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

5 Woodrow Ave, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

4 Albertson Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA

1502 W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

1304 W 13th St, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

49 Bancroft Mills Road, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

6 W 20th St, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA

7 6th Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA

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Discover rentals in Wilmington, DE

WP1 - 2423 Tatnall St, 4 West 25th St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.5

Very good

WP1 - 2423 Tatnall St, 4 West 25th St

2423 N Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

1713 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington

3 Bedroom Apartment

1713 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

3 beds

1 bath

$1,292

Apartment for rent

1014 N Adams St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilmington

1014 N Adams St #1, Wilmington, DE 19801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 14

604 W 20th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Triangle apartment for rent in Wilmington

TOWNHOME - Other - WILMINGTON, DE

604 W 20th St #2, Wilmington, DE 19802

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

6th - 608 - W - Apt 1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

6th - 608 - W - Apt 1

608 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1832 W 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hilltop apartment for rent in Wilmington

1832 W 3rd St, Wilmington, DE 19805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Greenview at Chestnut Run - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

Greenview at Chestnut Run

70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,313–$2,189

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 22

Call

419 Homestead Road - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

419 Homestead Road

419 Homestead Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent