Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Wilmington, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Wilmington rent stands today
Wilmington, DE rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Month over month, rents cooled 2.2%, showing a recent pullback in the market.
Compared to national trends
Wilmington sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 224 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Wilmington run around $1,455/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,645/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,750/month. Houses rent for $1,995/month while apartments are lower at $1,672/month, reflecting the nearly even split in inventory between these property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Wilmington, DE, Browntown rents rose 48.5% year over year to $2,005/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Wawaset Park saw a decline of 28.5% to $1,520/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics.
Median rent
Median rent in Wilmington
$1,750/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wilmington
224
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,672, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington run $1,672 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,705.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,455 |  2% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,645 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 6% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baynard Village | $1,710 | |
Brandywine Village | $1,700 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,600 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,795 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,727 | |
Hedgeville | $1,725 | |
Hilltop | $1,637 | |
Little Italy | $1,672 | |
Quaker Hill | $1,650 | |
Riverfront | $2,005 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,672 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,797 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,013 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,455
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,727
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,795
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,600
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,637
Hedgeville
Average rent
$1,725
Quaker Hill
Average rent
$1,650
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,672
Riverfront
Average rent
$2,005
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,700
Baynard Village
Average rent
$1,710
Apartments
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,013
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
8%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wilmington, DE is 27% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%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
712 N West St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Browntown townhouse for rent in Wilmington
413 Homestead Rd #A, Wilmington, DE 19805
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
52m ago
2423 N Tatnall St, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Quaker Hill apartment for rent in Wilmington
311 W 2nd St #1, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,841
Price dropped $651Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
719 Halstead Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
7h ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$3,775
Apartment for rent
2h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,575
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Hedgeville townhouse for rent in Wilmington
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
6h ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
6h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$4,231
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,841
Price dropped $651Apartment for rent
4m ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,296–$2,205
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
7h ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$3,185
Apartment for rent
4m ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,296–$2,205
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,841
Price dropped $651Apartment for rent
2h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,475–$1,575
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wilmington?
Average rent prices in Wilmington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Wilmington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wilmington is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wilmington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington are Cool Spring Tilton Park ($1,600/mo), Hilltop ($1,637/mo), and Quaker Hill ($1,650/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?
February offers the best rental deals in Wilmington, with rents running about 6% lower than the summer peak in June. December is also less competitive with lower overall demand compared to July's peak competition.
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).