Cheap Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE from $1,100 (31 Rentals)

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Delaware City, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Delaware City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Delaware City, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Applegate Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,150. Castlebrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,169. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Delaware City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,169
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,240
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,325
Waterside VillageThe Concord1BR,1BA$1,325
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1,365
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Sophias Place East2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,434
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,450
Appleby ApartmentsThe Brandywine 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE and Nearby

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Delaware City area is the $1.62 price per square foot Inverness II Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Estates at Farmington neighborhood starting from $2,870. The second greatest value Delaware City apartment is the 3BD Model at The Village of Barrett's Run starting at $1,950 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Delaware City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascot Landing - Single Family HomesInverness II3BR,2BA$1.62
The Village of Barrett's Run3BD3BR,2BA$1.39
Valley Stream Village TownhomesNottingham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.65
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
The Villas Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.71
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1.58
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.59
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Getting Around Delaware City, DE

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

46 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Delaware City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Delaware City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Delaware City Apartment is $1,150 at Applegate Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Delaware City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Delaware City is starting from $1,410 at Castlebrook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Delaware City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Delaware City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sophias Place East and starts from $1,939.

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