Greenville Place
220 Presidential Dr,
Wilmington, DE 19807
1-3 Beds | $1,085 - $3,250
Rental Market Trends in Wilmington, DE
What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?
$1,530/month
Average Rent
712 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,530 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,553/month, which means Wilmington rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Wilmington, you can expect to pay about $1,314 per month for a studio, $1,530 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,767 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,117 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wilmington, DE?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $27 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Wilmington, DE
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
13%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Westmoreland, Brandywine Hills and Browntown are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington?
Based on current rent prices, Hedgeville, Highlands and Mid-town Brandywine are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wilmington.
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Which Wilmington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Wilmington with the most apartments available are Downtown Wilmington, Mid-town Brandywine and Hedgeville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wilmington, DE?
Because the average rent in Wilmington is $1,530, you’ll want to make about $5,100 per month or $61,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Wilmington, DE compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wilmington, DE to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,644/month
One Bedroom
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$1,883/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,372/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,531/month
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Capano Management
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Oakmark Management
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Riverwood Properties
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15
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Sovereign Property Management
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12
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2,001
Units
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7
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Capital Management Group
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10
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2,716
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6
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Greystar
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.