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Lease a Shipley Lofts Apartment in Wilmington, Delaware

Shipley Lofts in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Delaware

Shipley Lofts apartment building is located in a historic renovated building with 23 studio apartments on five floors. About three times a year, these rentals are available for lease.

All units have open floor plans. Residents can utilize the open floor plans to create a live-work environment in a “pet friendly” building. Each resident has storage space located in the basement of the building. There is a prominent display space on each floor and the first floor boasts the Chris White Gallery where the residents can host events and where artists are welcome to participate.

Get On Our Waiting List!

Artists are given priority on our waiting list, but anyone can rent our apartments. To get on the waiting list, you must first fill out an rental application.

26_2Residence Information:

  • Six units are held affordable for households earning less than 50% of the area’s median income.
  • Twelve units are held affordable for households earning less than 60% of the area media income.
  • Five units are available to market rate households.
  • Five-story Building
  • Elevator
  • Pet Friendly
  • On Site Laundry Room
  • Storage units available
  • Secured building entrance
  • Unit Size 850 to 1200 square feet

Application Process

Once an application is received your name will be put on the waiting list. There is an artist preference.

Information needed once you have been notified of a unit being available:

  1. You will be asked to fill out a Questionnaire.
  2. Background and Credit Check — A signed release and a copy of your
    Social Security Card and Drivers License (or State ID) will be needed.
  3. Six months consecutive bank statements for all accounts.
    (ie, checking, savings, 401K, stocks, etc..)
  4. Four consecutive pay stubs for all employers and/or an Award Letter from
    Social Security and/or documentation of any other income.
  5. Other information may be needed based on answers to the questionnaire.

There are income limits based on the unit available.
A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required upon approval.
Residents are responsible to pay electricity. Water, sewer and trash are included with the rent.

Download the Shipley Artist Lofts Apartment Rental Application.

Equal Housing OpportunityMailing address for application:
Shipley Lofts
P.O. Box 3709
Princeton, NJ 08543

Office #302-428-1650
Fax #609-802-0148

Office Hours (as of 2022-05-14)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am-5pm


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    Chris White Community Development Corporation

    701 N. Shipley Street
    Wilmington, DE 19801

    Office 302-428-1650
    Fax 609-802-0148

    Mailing Address for Residence Application:
    Shipley Lofts
    P.O. Box 3709
    Princeton, NJ 08543

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