Rental GuideWilmington, DE

Wilmington rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,700

Year Over Year Change

-2%

$37

Rentals available, last 30 days

148

Rent ranges for Wilmington apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

14%

$1,501 - $2,250

53%

$751 - $1,500

27%

$0 - $750

14%

53%

27%

How has rent in Wilmington, DE changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,700, which is a 1.96% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE is about $1,640. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE is $1,804, and studios are about $1,486 per month.

See more Wilmington, DE rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Wilmington, DE?

schools

13,092

students

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Who lives in Wilmington, DE?

Gender

47% Male

53% Female

Age Range

0-19

24%

20-34

24%

35-44

12%

45-64

25%

65+

13%

Language

English

87%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

12%

High School

53%

Bachelor's

22%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Wilmington, DE?

Families

26% Families

74% Single

Property

56% Renters

44% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

29%

25-50k

24%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

150k+

How do residents get around Wilmington, DE?

Wilmington locals spend about 23 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Wilmington is through Philadelphia International Airport, 18.66 miles away.

Walking

7/10

Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

6/10

This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

5/10

Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Scores for Wilmington are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Wilmington, DE

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Wilmington, 57% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Wilmington

Pet friendly

69%Satisfaction rating

Parks & recreation

57%Satisfaction rating

Affordable housing

37%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Quality schools

Public transportation

Cost of living

Weather

Job market

Nightlife

Dating scene

Quality schools

37%

Public transportation

32%

Cost of living

31%

Weather

26%

Job market

25%

Nightlife

18%

Dating scene

12%

37%

32%

31%

26%

25%

18%

12%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Wilmington, DE?

The overall cost of living in Wilmington, DE is 4% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Wilmington you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.48 per carton, and milk $4.72. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $173 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	7% higher
Groceries	6% higher
Utilities	2% higher
Transportation	8% higher
Health	5% higher

CATEGORY

Goods & Services