Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Average rent in
Wilmington, DE

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Last updated on October 21, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,745. This is -10%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,745

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

151

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,745. This is -10%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
27%
55%
14%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 $1,707. A 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE costs about $1,680 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,798. Houses for rent in Wilmington, DE are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,660

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,750

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,375

21%

4%

Studio

$1,480

6%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,480

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,660

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

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

Median rent price$1,745
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, DE is 34% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.

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$2,100

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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

Apartments for rent in Cherry Hill

Discover rentals in Wilmington, DE

712 N West St Rm 5 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Quaker Hill apartment for rent in Wilmington

712 N West St Rm 5 #2, Wilmington, DE 19801

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 18

635 Homestead Rd Apt A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Browntown house for rent in Wilmington

635 Homestead Rd Apt A #A, Wilmington, DE 19805

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

Chestnut Run Village - Photo 1 of 1
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14h ago

9.9

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Chestnut Run Village

12 Mary Ella Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,033–$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

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1713 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington

3 Bedroom Apartment

1713 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Condo for rent

603 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

603 W 4th St

603 Quaker Hill, Wilmington, DE 19801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,240

Apartment for rent

Greenview at Chestnut Run - Photo 1 of 1
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17h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Greenview at Chestnut Run

70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,298–$2,684

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 27

Call

208 W. 28th Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

208 W. 28th Street

208 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

202 W 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Brandywine apartment for rent in Wilmington

202 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent