Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Wilmington
$1,727/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Wilmington is $1,727 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $172 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Wilmington
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Wilmington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
Average rent prices in Downtown Wilmington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
Rent prices in Downtown Wilmington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Wilmington is $1,735, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Wilmington run $1,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,120.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,710 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,120 | 7% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 1% | 37% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brandywine Village | $1,700 | |
Browntown | $2,005 | |
Cool Spring Tilton Park | $1,600 | |
Delaware Avenue | $1,795 | |
Forty Acres | $1,875 | |
North Brandywine | $1,690 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,735 | 4% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $1,672 | 8% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,710
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,120
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Brandywine Village
Average rent
$1,700
Browntown
Average rent
$2,005
Cool Spring Tilton Park
Average rent
$1,600
Delaware Avenue
Average rent
$1,795
Forty Acres
Average rent
$1,875
North Brandywine
Average rent
$1,690
Apartments
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Wilmington, 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 Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Wilmington and Brandywine Village by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Wilmington
9%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE is 2% higher than the median rent in Brandywine Village, Wilmington, DE.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington
724 N Market St #4, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 16
2d ago
825 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington
723 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington
225 W 4th St #A33, Wilmington, DE 19801
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$3,775
Apartment for rent
1h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$4,221
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,185
Price droppedApartment for rent
1h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,635–$4,221
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$3,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,185
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,185
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
101 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$3,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
210 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
200 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3h ago
517 N Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,635–$2,725
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
1d ago
116 W 9th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$3,185
Price droppedApartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington
2 beds
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Wilmington rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Wilmington?
The average rent in Downtown Wilmington is $1,727 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Wilmington?
Average rent prices in Downtown Wilmington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Wilmington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Wilmington is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $172 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Wilmington?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Wilmington, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).