Last updated September 24, 2026

Average Rent in Wilmington 19805 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Wilmington 19805, Wilmington, DE. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Northwest Wilmington Southbridge

Wilmington 19803 19805

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$1,334/mo

Lowest Available

$1,205/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Wilmington 19805

5 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Wilmington 19805 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $133/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Greenview at Chestnut Run	Unit 8	$1,426	$1,205	$221
Greenview at Chestnut Run	Unit 9	$1,426	$1,205	$221
Greenview at Chestnut Run	Unit 2	$1,390	$1,315	$75
Greenview at Chestnut Run	Unit 4	$1,620	$1,545	$75
Greenview at Chestnut Run	Unit 5	$1,620	$1,545	$75

See today's prices on all 4 listed units

Wilmington 19805 vs Wilmington, DE Average

Wilmington 19805 is cheaper than the Wilmington, DE average by $621/mo (32%). The citywide average is $1,955/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Wilmington 19805?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Wilmington 19805 is $1,334 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.

The most affordable option is Greenview at Chestnut Run starting at $1,205/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,334/mo.

Prices range from $1,205 to $1,426 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 3 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Wilmington 19805

1 Bed

$1,334

from $1,205 · 4 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Wilmington 19805

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Greenview at Chestnut Run	$1,205/mo	$1,334/mo	4	3.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Wilmington 19805

What is the average rent in Wilmington 19805?

The average rent in Wilmington 19805 is $1,334 per month as of September 2026, based on 4 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Wilmington 19805?

The current average rent in Wilmington 19805 is $1,334/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Wilmington 19805?

The most affordable apartment in Wilmington 19805 is Greenview at Chestnut Run with units starting at $1,205/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington 19805?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Wilmington 19805 averages $1,334/mo, with prices starting at $1,205/mo across 4 available units.

How many apartments are available in Wilmington 19805?

There are 4 units available across 1 apartment communities in Wilmington 19805.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington 19805?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$53,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,334/mo.

Comfortable income

$64,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,205/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.

Median household income in Wilmington 19805 is $55,269 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Wilmington 19805

Overall prices in Wilmington 19805 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 19805's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,334	daily refresh
Utilities	$506	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$530	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,207	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$589	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$942	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,109/mo	$61,302/year

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

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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