Average Rent in Wilmington, DE

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Current Versus Historical Wilmington, DE Rents

Wilmington rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $1,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $229 (-15.04%) year-over-year from $1,524 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $32 (2.16%) year-over-year from $1,463 to $1,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-6.72%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $1,620. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $36 (1.82%) year-over-year from $1,964 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-7.10%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 6.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.77	$1,295	$1,524 (-15.04%)	$1,483 (-12.65%)
1 BR	$20.10	$1,495	$1,463 (2.16%)	$1,313 (13.90%)
2 BR	$18.86	$1,620	$1,737 (-6.72%)	$1,623 (-0.15%)
3 BR	$18.44	$2,000	$1,964 (1.82%)	$1,815 (10.19%)
4+ BR	$16.70	$2,400	$2,583 (-7.10%)	$2,050 (17.07%)

Historical Rents in Wilmington, DE

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Top Cities Near Wilmington

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Wilmington. The average rent in Wilmington is currently $1,425 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,425, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Wilmington, DE is Chester, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,425 per month.

Let's compare Wilmington, DE's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.61% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Wilmington, DE are about 13.20% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Wilmington, DE in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,268	$1,430	$1,425

Top Neighborhoods Near Wilmington

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Wilmington

There are a total of 2 counties located by Wilmington, DE. Some of these counties include Chester, PA and New Castle, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,813. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,425. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, New Castle, DE is the most expensive county by Wilmington, DE.

Typically, rent for studios in Wilmington, DE is 26.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Wilmington, DE is 6.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Wilmington, DE is 3.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,268	$1,430	$1,425
New Castle, DE	$1,898	$1,495	$1,750	$2,200

Top Zipcodes Near Wilmington

There is one zipcode in or near Wilmington, DE. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,387. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19013, Chester, PA at $1,387 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,387 per month is 19013, Chester, PA.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Wilmington, DE. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19013, Chester, PA	N/A	$1,268	$1,430	$1,387

Frequently Asked Questions - Wilmington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Wilmington, DE?

The average monthly rental price for Wilmington, DE apartments for rent is approximately $1,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Wilmington, DE rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Wilmington, DE.

How much is a studio apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $29.77. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Wilmington.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,485 and an average price per square feet of $20.10. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wilmington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Wilmington, DE?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,648 and an average price per square feet of $18.86. There are a total of 42 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Wilmington.

How have rent prices in Wilmington, DE changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Wilmington, DE can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Wilmington, DE?

A reasonable rent price in Wilmington, DE is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.