Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Wilmington

$1,727/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Wilmington is $1,727 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $172 less per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Wilmington

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Wilmington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

Average rent prices in Downtown Wilmington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,730, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Wilmington run $1,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,330.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

2%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,715

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,295

4%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,875

8%

39%

4 bedroom

$2,100

1%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,715

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

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

Median rent price$1,727
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,682
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE is 3% higher than the median rent in Brandywine Village, Wilmington, DE.

Discover rentals in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

724 N Market St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

225 W 4th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington

West View

225 W 4th St #2, Wilmington, DE 19801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,599

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 26

723 N King St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington

Residential Lease, WILMINGTON, DE

723 N King St, Wilmington, DE 19801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

1216 N King St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

Downtown Wilmington townhouse for rent in Wilmington

1216 N King St Unit 2

1216 N King St #2, Wilmington, DE 19801

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

House 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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Wilmington?

Average rent prices in Downtown Wilmington have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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).

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