1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Wilmington, DE
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for 1 bedroom units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 16 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
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Delaware's Fair Housing Act (Title 6, Chapter 46 of the Delaware Code, amended 2016) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income statewide. Applies to all landlords regardless of unit count. Enforcement via the Delaware Division of Human Relations.
1 bedroom HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Trolley Square | 19806 | $1,500 |
| Little Italy | 19806 | $1,500 |
| Highlands | 19806 | $1,500 |
| Bancroft Parkway | 19806 | $1,500 |
| Downtown Wilmington | 19801 | $1,400 |
| Wilmington Riverfront | 19801 | $1,400 |
| East Side | 19801 | $1,400 |
| Ninth Ward | 19801 | $1,400 |
| Quaker Hill | 19801 | $1,400 |
| Southbridge | 19801 | $1,400 |
| Browntown | 19801 | $1,400 |
| West Center City | 19802 | $1,350 |
| Baynard Boulevard | 19802 | $1,350 |
| Hilltop | 19805 | $1,320 |
| Union Park Gardens | 19805 | $1,320 |
| Cool Spring | 19805 | $1,320 |
Public Housing Authorities
Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA)
HUD PHA code DE001 · 2,342 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Wilmington Housing Authority HCV waitlist status varies — check whadelaware.org or call (302) 429-6701.
- Address
- 400 Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE
- Phone
- (302) 429-6701
- Website
- https://www.whadelaware.org
New Castle County Housing Authority
HUD PHA code DE005 · 1,951 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 77 Reads Way , New Castle , DE
- Phone
- 3023955672
Newark Housing Authority
HUD PHA code DE003 · 216 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 313 E Main St , Newark , DE
- Phone
- 3023660826
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