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Average Rent in Wilmington, DE

5 apartment buildings, 52 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,758/mo

median $1,678

market average

Cheapest

$1,315/mo

Greenview at Chestnut Run

Properties

5

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Units

52

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Wilmington, DE Rent Prices

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Wilmington, DE Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,758 per month, based on 52 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,315 at Greenview at Chestnut Run to $2,820 at The Residences at Justison Landing.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,561/mo $1,315/mo 12
1 Bed $1,654/mo $1,315/mo 20
2 Bed $1,978/mo $1,395/mo 18
3 Bed $2,005/mo $1,914/mo 2

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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, DE?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$70,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,758/mo.

Comfortable income

$84,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,315/mo), you need to earn at least $53,000/year.

Cost of living in Wilmington, DE

We only have live rent data for Wilmington, DE so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,758
Estimated total $1,758/mo

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 are refreshed annually.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,758 per month, based on 52 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Wilmington, DE?

The median asking rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,678 per month, computed from 52 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,758/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Wilmington, DE?

The lowest available rent in Wilmington, DE starts at $1,315 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

1-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE average $1,654/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,315/mo across 20 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

2-bedroom apartments in Wilmington, DE average $1,978/mo. Units start from $1,395/mo across 18 units currently listed.

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