Average Rent in Wilmington, CA
1 apartment buildings, 1 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$3,485/mo
market average
Cheapest
$3,485/mo
Portofino Townhomes
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
1
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Wilmington, CA.
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Starting Price vs Average
Price per Square Foot
Wilmington, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portofino Townhomes 1625 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA | $3,485 | $3,485 | $2.77 | 4.3 (123) | 1 |
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Wilmington, CA neighborhoods
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Wilmington, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Wilmington, CA is $3,485 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,485 at Portofino Townhomes to $3,485 at Portofino Townhomes.
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Wilmington, CA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Wilmington, CA averages $3,485/mo. At the local median household income of $80,366, that works out to 52% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Wilmington, CA at $1,879/mo. The current tracked market average runs 85% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Wilmington, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$139,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,485/mo.
Comfortable income
$167,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Wilmington, CA is $80,366 , about 52% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Wilmington, CA
Overall prices in Wilmington, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Wilmington, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,485 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,829/mo |
Population
3,857,897
Median household income
$80,366
Census median rent
$1,879/mo
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Median age
36.9
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Wilmington, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Wilmington, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,940 | -16% | +1.7% | 49 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,859 | -18% | -2.4% | 31 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,357 | -4% | -0.3% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,544 | -27% | -1.3% | 26 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,608 | +4% | +3.2% | 22 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,383 | -32% | -2.3% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wilmington, CA?
The average rent in Wilmington, CA is $3,485 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wilmington, CA?
The lowest available rent in Wilmington, CA starts at $3,485 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, CA average $3,485/mo. Units start from $3,485/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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