# Average Rent in Wilmington, DE & Rent Trends > 6 Wilmington, DE buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $1,865/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/ Latest included observation: November 6, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE? The average listed apartment rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,865 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 74 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 3, 2026 through November 6, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Wilmington, DE. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Northwest Wilmington](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19802/?bedrooms=all)[Southbridge](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19801/?bedrooms=all) Wilmington [19803](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19803/?bedrooms=all)[19805](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19805/?bedrooms=all) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/?bedrooms=3) Showing any bedrooms in Wilmington, DE. Market Average $1,865/mo ▼ 10.4% from last month Lowest Available $1,115/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 6 tracked daily Units Listed 74 available now ## Rent Watch: cuts and increases [Open Rent Watch →](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/rent-watch/) See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history. ## Rent by Neighborhood in Wilmington, DE Compare average rent across Wilmington, DE neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Southbridge](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19801/?bedrooms=all) | $2,134 | ▼ $114 | $1,750 | 3 | 42 | | [Northwest Wilmington](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19802/?bedrooms=all) | $1,553 | ▼ $354 | $1,115 | 1 | 5 | | [Wilmington 19803](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19803/?bedrooms=all) | $1,535 | ▼ $80 | $1,450 | 1 | 2 | | [Wilmington 19805](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/trends/19805/?bedrooms=all) | $1,502 | ▲ $9 | $1,205 | 1 | 25 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wilmington, DE? As of November 2026, the average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,865 per month across 6 apartment communities and 74 available units. Rents have decreased $216 (10.4%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [Village Park at Paladin](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/village-park-at-paladin-wilmington-de/) starting at $1,115/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,009/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,648/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,022/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,914/mo. Prices range from $1,115 to $3,215 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 20 units are currently listed. ## Wilmington, DE Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | July 2026 | $1,802 | - | 7 | | August 2026 | $1,860 | +$58 | 6 | | September 2026 | $1,932 | +$72 | 6 | | October 2026 | $1,890 | -$42 | 6 | | November 2026 | $1,807 | -$83 | 5 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Average Rent by Bedroom ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Wilmington, DE Studio $2,009 from $1,750 · 10 units 1 Bed $1,648 from $1,115 · 33 units 2 Bed $2,022 from $1,508 · 27 units 3 Bed $1,914 from $1,914 · 3 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Wilmington, DE | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Village Park at Paladin](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/village-park-at-paladin-wilmington-de/) | $1,115/mo | $1,553/mo | 5 | 3.8 | | [Greenview at Chestnut Run](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/greenview-at-chestnut-run-wilmington-de/) | $1,205/mo | $1,502/mo | 25 | 3.3 | | [Brandywine Hundred Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/brandywine-hundred-apartments-wilmington-de/) | $1,450/mo | $1,535/mo | 2 | 4.3 | | [101 Avenue of the Arts](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/101-avenue-of-the-arts-wilmington-de/) | $1,750/mo | $2,038/mo | 9 | 3.2 | | [Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/luxor-lifestyle-apartments-wilmington-wilmington-de/) | $1,750/mo | $2,314/mo | 7 | 4.9 | | [The Residences at Justison Landing](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/the-residences-at-justison-landing-wilmington-de/) | $1,775/mo | $2,119/mo | 26 | 3.9 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wilmington, DE ### What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE? The average listed apartment rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,865 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 74 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Wilmington, DE? The apartment listings we track in Wilmington, DE range from $1,115 to $3,215 per month, as of November 6, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Wilmington, DE? The daily building-average rent fell by $209 (10.4%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change. ### How much is a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE? Studio apartments average $2,009 per month across 10 priced listings in Wilmington, DE. Listed rents range from $1,750 to $2,395 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE? 1-bedroom apartments average $1,648 per month across 33 priced listings in Wilmington, DE. Listed rents range from $1,115 to $2,100 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE? 2-bedroom apartments average $2,022 per month across 27 priced listings in Wilmington, DE. Listed rents range from $1,508 to $2,680 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE? 3-bedroom apartments average $1,914 per month across 3 priced listings in Wilmington, DE. Listed rents range from $1,914 to $1,914 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Wilmington, DE? The 1-bedroom average is $1,648 per month across 33 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,022 across 27 listings, $374 (22.7%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Wilmington, DE? Village Park at Paladin has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,115 per month. We track 5 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 6, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Wilmington, DE? The $1,800 to $2,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 20 units, or 27.0% of the priced apartments we track in Wilmington, DE. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Wilmington, DE? We track 74 priced units at 6 apartment buildings, as of November 6, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for Wilmington, DE? We have recorded rent data on 72 days from July 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Wilmington, DE. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Wilmington, DE? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Wilmington, DE rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 6, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## 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 $75,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,865/mo. Comfortable income $90,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,115/mo), you need to earn at least **$45,000/year**. Median household income in Wilmington, DE is **$55,269** , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Wilmington, DE Apartments Browse all 6 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/wilmington-de/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in Wilmington, DE Overall prices in Wilmington, DE runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.4, 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, DE's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,865 | | Utilities | $506 | | Groceries | $530 | | Transportation | $1,207 | | Healthcare | $589 | | Other goods and services | $942 | | Estimated total | $5,640/mo | Population 71,124 Median household income $55,269 Census median rent $1,187/mo Census rent burden 31.4% Median age 37.0 Mean commute 23 min [Delaware Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/delaware/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Delaware cities [Explore Wilmington, DE on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=wilmington-de): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Wilmington, DE rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Wilmington, DE Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Wilmington&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-07-06 | 1,664 | | 2026-07-08 | 1,694 | | 2026-07-09 | 1,677 | | 2026-07-10 | 1,675 | | 2026-07-11 | 1,737 | | 2026-07-12 | 1,737 | | 2026-07-13 | 1,737 | | 2026-07-14 | 1,735 | | 2026-07-16 | 1,738 | | 2026-07-17 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-18 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-19 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-20 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-21 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-22 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-23 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-24 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-25 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-26 | 1,879 | | 2026-07-27 | 1,887 | | 2026-07-30 | 1,786 | | 2026-07-31 | 1,786 | | 2026-08-01 | 1,786 | | 2026-08-02 | 1,811 | | 2026-08-03 | 1,811 | | 2026-08-04 | 1,811 | | 2026-08-06 | 1,803 | | 2026-08-07 | 1,803 | | 2026-08-08 | 1,942 | | 2026-08-09 | 1,942 | | 2026-08-10 | 1,901 | | 2026-08-11 | 1,893 | | 2026-08-14 | 1,893 | | 2026-08-15 | 1,893 | | 2026-08-16 | 1,901 | | 2026-08-19 | 1,888 | | 2026-08-21 | 1,904 | | 2026-08-22 | 1,891 | | 2026-08-24 | 1,940 | | 2026-08-25 | 1,894 | | 2026-08-26 | 1,800 | | 2026-08-28 | 1,777 | | 2026-08-29 | 1,777 | | 2026-09-04 | 1,935 | | 2026-09-05 | 1,935 | | 2026-09-06 | 1,935 | | 2026-09-07 | 1,923 | | 2026-09-08 | 1,920 | | 2026-09-09 | 1,920 | | 2026-09-10 | 1,914 | | 2026-09-11 | 1,926 | | 2026-09-12 | 1,924 | | 2026-09-13 | 1,910 | | 2026-09-16 | 1,903 | | 2026-09-19 | 1,930 | | 2026-09-20 | 1,942 | | 2026-09-21 | 1,996 | | 2026-09-22 | 2,007 | | 2026-09-23 | 1,912 | | 2026-09-24 | 1,912 | | 2026-09-25 | 1,912 | | 2026-09-26 | 1,935 | | 2026-09-27 | 1,992 | | 2026-09-28 | 1,986 | | 2026-09-29 | 1,835 | | 2026-10-01 | 1,986 | | 2026-10-04 | 2,053 | | 2026-10-05 | 2,016 | | 2026-10-20 | 1,847 | | 2026-10-23 | 1,747 | | 2026-10-26 | 1,688 | | 2026-11-04 | 1,807 |