Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmington, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wilmington, DE rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $16 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Wilmington is 10.0% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 176 total rentals in this mid-tier metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Wilmington rent for $1,552/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,670/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,750/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $2,137/month and 4+ bedrooms for $2,448/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilmington
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $195 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilmington
176
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wilmington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wilmington, DE
Average rent prices in Wilmington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,687, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington run $1,685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,552 |  3% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,670 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,137 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,447 | 7% | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brandywine Village | $1,295 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,580 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,795 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,735 | |
Forty Acres | $1,850 | |
Hedgeville | $1,800 | |
Hilltop | $1,962 | |
Little Italy | $1,587 | |
Quaker Hill | $1,895 | |
Vandever Avenue | $1,730 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,687 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $921 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,552
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,670
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,137
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,735
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,795
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,295
Quaker Hill
Average rent
$1,895
Hedgeville
Average rent
$1,800
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,580
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,962
Vandever Avenue
Average rent
$1,730
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,587
Forty Acres
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$921
Last 30 days
3%
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
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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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17%$1,560
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4%$1,626
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14%$1,450
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2%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 | 5% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 1% lower |
| Transportation | 8% higher |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Wilmington, DE
5d+ ago
Brandywine Village townhouse for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,235
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Wilmington
15 Hillside RoadUnit 2 #2, Wilmington, DE 19804
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
2423 N Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brandywine Village apartment for rent in Wilmington
306 W 23rd St #1, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Wilmington
145 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
3d ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$3,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,456
Apartment for rent
19h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,733–$4,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1222 Field Rd #NA, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 30
12h ago
2101 Prior Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$2,177
Apartment for rent
19h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,733–$4,740
Apartment for rent
19h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$3,870
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,390–$2,114
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
Verified
1222 Field Rd #NA, Wilmington, DE 19805
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,885
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2401 Pennsylvania Ave #ASK, Wilmington, DE 19806
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
3h ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,390–$2,114
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
3h ago
517 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
9h ago
1618 N Broom St, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
9h ago
12 Mary Ella Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,374–$1,920
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
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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 $1,750 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilmington?
Average rent prices in Wilmington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $195 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilmington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington are Brandywine Village ($1,295/mo), Cool Spring Tilton Park ($1,580/mo), and Little Italy ($1,587/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average around $1,700/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,870/month.
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).