Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington, DE

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Downtown Wilmington - Wilmington, DE

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You’ll adore Downtown Wilmington’s ship cat and modern apartments!

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Don’t be surprised if you see an old-timey merchant ship sailing on the Christina River. No, you haven’t been transported back in time – you’re witnessing an evening cruise taking place on the Kalmar Nyckel. The ship was an important part of Downtown Wilmington’s history, as it was the vessel the founding Swedish settlers arrived on in 1638. Aboard the ship, you might be able to catch a glimpse of its resident boat cat.

Living in Downtown Wilmington, you’re surrounded by historic buildings and modern apartments. The area is bound by Interstate 95, MLK Jr. Boulevard, the Christina River, and Brandywine Creek, providing locals everything from easy commutes to natural landscapes. As you tour your new community, be sure to visit the Delaware History Museum, followed by a beer at the Constitution Yard in Riverfront. The Nomad Bar near Rodney Square offers cool jazz tunes every night of the week.

Renting in Downtown Wilmington, you’re near a plethora of gourmet eateries and city parks. Fort Christina Park borders the river – visitors come here to see the black-granite monument, which commemorates the Swedish voyage that took place those many, many years ago.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Wilmington is $1,383 for a studio, $1,590 for one bedroom, $1,948 for two bedrooms, and $2,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Wilmington has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 603 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,383/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 733 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,590/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,052 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,948/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,390 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,429/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

89

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

60

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brandywine Zoo
  • Delaware Center for Horticulture
  • Wilmington State Parks
  • Alapocas Run State Park
  • Blue Ball Barn

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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