Wilmington, DE rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Wilmington, DE is $1,650.

Average rent

$1,650

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

+$25

Available rentals

348

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $160 to $15,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$6002
$7002
$9005
$1,00016
$1,10020
$1,20014
$1,30040
$1,40040
$1,50049
$1,60048
$1,70040
$1,80037
$1,90022
$2,00019
$2,10015
$2,20011
$2,30015
$2,40017
$2,50015
$2,60010
$2,7005
$2,8002
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2003
$3,3002
$3,4001
$3,9001
$4,2001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,9001
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,700$1,675
Feb$1,650$1,695
Mar$1,600$1,738
Apr$1,609$1,677
May$1,650$1,656
Jun$1,780$1,700
Jul$1,700$1,725
Aug$1,675$1,650
Sep$1,650No data
Oct$1,700No data
Nov$1,654No data
Dec$1,600No data

Market temperature

The Wilmington, DE rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Wilmington, DE is 21% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Wilmington, DE?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,650.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Wilmington, DE?

Houses in Wilmington, DE rent between $160 - $15,000 with an average rent of $1,650.

3. How has the rent in Wilmington, DE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Wilmington, DE increased by $25

4. How much has the rent in Wilmington, DE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Wilmington, DE decreased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in Wilmington, DE?

There are currently 348 rentals available in Wilmington, DE.

6. How do rent prices in Wilmington, DE compare with the national average?

The average rent in Wilmington, DE is $1,650 — 21.43% lower the national average of $2,100.

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