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1001 N Orange St,
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, DE
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,607/month.
Rent in Wilmington is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,607/month
Average Rent
697 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.4%
Change / Year
809
Available Apartments
Wilmington rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Wilmington average $1,390 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average $1,607 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average $1,820 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Wilmington average $2,176 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Wilmington, DE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $23 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Wilmington, DE
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Baynard Village, Cool Spring-Tilton Park and Mid-town Brandywine are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Highlands, Hilltop and Hedgeville 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, Mid-town Brandywine and Hedgeville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, DE?
Because the average rent in Wilmington is $1,607, you’ll want to make about $5,356 per month or $64,272 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 $1,390 - $2,176. You can expect to pay 5.4% more for groceries, 2.9% 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.
View the Wilmington Area GuideStudio
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$1,689/month
One Bedroom
$985/month
$2,386/month
Two Bedroom
$1,380/month
$3,305/month
Three Bedroom
$1,259/month
$3,768/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Elsmere
Avg Rent: $1,293/month
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Newport
Avg Rent: $1,263/month
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Penns Grove
Avg Rent: $1,350/month
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New Castle
Avg Rent: $1,399/month
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Carneys Point
Avg Rent: $1,267/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Wilmington?
The average rent in Wilmington is $1,607 per month, which is 3.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Wilmington?
The average rent for a house in Wilmington, DE is $2,305 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Wilmington?
The average rent for a townhome in Wilmington, DE is $1,630 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Wilmington?
Rents in Wilmington, DE are increasing, with prices up 1.4% year-over-year and $23 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Wilmington?
In Wilmington, DE, 41% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.