Wilmington, DE Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,757
1-year change
+3.4%
$57/mo
5-year change
+30.2%
$408/mo
10-year change
+70.3%
$725/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Wilmington

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,011/mo—0.0%
2016$1,019/mo+0.8%+0.8%
2017$1,038/mo+1.9%+2.7%
2018$1,068/mo+2.9%+5.6%
2019$1,107/mo+3.7%+9.5%
2020$1,160/mo+4.8%+14.7%
2021$1,250/mo+7.8%+23.6%
2022$1,448/mo+15.8%+43.2%
2023$1,501/mo+3.7%+48.5%
2024$1,589/mo+5.9%+57.2%
2025$1,675/mo+5.4%+65.7%
2026$1,734/mo+3.5%+71.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Wilmington changed since 2015?

Median rent in Wilmington, DE was $979 in 2015-01 and is $1,757 as of 2026-09 — a change of $778 per month over 11 years.

How much has Wilmington rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Wilmington, DE has changed +30.2% ($408 per month). The current median is $1,757.

What has rent in Wilmington done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Wilmington, DE has changed +70.3% ($725 per month). It is now $1,757.

Is rent in Wilmington going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Wilmington, DE has increased +3.4% ($57/mo). Current median: $1,757.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.