The Standard
1001 N Orange St,
Wilmington, DE 19801
$1,075 - $5,694
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, DE
What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?
$1,579/month
Average Rent
702 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,579 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Wilmington rent prices are 3% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wilmington, you can expect to pay about $1,364 per month for a studio, $1,579 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,775 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,120 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilmington, DE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Wilmington, DE
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Fairthorne, Baynard Village and Devonshire are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Hedgeville, Downtown Wilmington and Market Street Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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Which Wilmington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most apartments available are Downtown Wilmington, Market Street Historic District and Mid-town Brandywine .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, DE?
Because the average rent in Wilmington is $1,579, you’ll want to make about $5,263 per month or $63,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Wilmington, DE is 4.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Wilmington is 0.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,364 - $2,120. You can expect to pay 5.4% more for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 8.2% more for transportation.
How does Wilmington, DE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wilmington, DE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,669/month
One Bedroom
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$1,828/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,559/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,931/month
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Capano Management
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Riverwood Properties
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Altman Management Company
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54
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30
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2 Communities in Wilmington
Oakmark Management
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18
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2,537
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12
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Capital Management Group
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10
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2,716
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6
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Sovereign Property Management
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.