Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2025
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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 | ||||
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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% |
Comparables | ||
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Brandywine Village | $1,650 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,695 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,562 | |
Downtown Wilmington | $1,752 | |
Hedgeville | $1,750 | |
Hilltop | $1,822 | |
Little Italy | $1,625 | |
North Brandywine | $1,799 | |
Quaker Hill | $1,692 | |
Riverfront | $1,845 |
Comparables | ||||
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Apartments | $1,707 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $732 | 20% | - |
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%
Downtown Wilmington
Average rent
$1,752
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,562
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,695
Riverfront
Average rent
$1,845
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,650
Hedgeville
Average rent
$1,750
Quaker Hill
Average rent
$1,692
Hilltop
Average rent
$1,822
Little Italy
Average rent
$1,625
North Brandywine
Average rent
$1,799
Apartments
Average rent
$1,707
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$732
Last 30 days
20%
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.
Median rent prices in Wilmington, DE for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chester, PA.
Wilmington
lower than the national median
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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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
---|---|
Goods & Services | 7% higher |
Groceries | 6% higher |
Health | 5% higher |
Housing | No difference |
Transportation | 8% higher |
Utilities | 2% higher |
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
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
14h ago
Verified
12 Mary Ella Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,033–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington
1713 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Condo for rent
15h ago
603 Quaker Hill, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,298–$2,684
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
3d ago
208 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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
1d ago
115 Christina Landing Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,621–$4,349
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3575 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,572–$4,158
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
602 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Delaware Avenue townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1301 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
2300 W 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
19h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,903–$3,785
Apartment for rent
19h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,648–$4,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wilmington
2216 Marsh Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$2,737
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
15 Girard St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
4603 Claremont Ct #254, Wilmington, DE 19808
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
19h ago
401 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,648–$4,135
Apartment for rent
19h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,903–$3,785
Apartment for rent
19h ago
608 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio
1 bath
$1,325–$2,485
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Wilmington
2605 Maple Ave, Wilmington, DE 19808
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,298–$2,684
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
14h ago
Verified
12 Mary Ella Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,033–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,710–$4,265
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$2,879
Apartment for rent
15h ago
603 Quaker Hill, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
825 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
200 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
208 W 28th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
70 Court Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,298–$2,684
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
14h ago
Verified
12 Mary Ella Dr, Wilmington, DE 19805
1 bed
1 bath
$1,242–$1,633
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
1h ago
4605 Patrician Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,470–$2,737
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
15 Girard St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Triangle apartment for rent in Wilmington
709 W 19th St, Wilmington, DE 19802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Condo for rent in Wilmington
4603 Claremont Ct #254, Wilmington, DE 19808
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
19h ago
608 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio
1 bath
$1,325–$2,485
Price drop
Apartment for rent