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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. William Penn Village Apartment Homes in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,210. 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
William Penn Village Apartment HomesStudio - 280 sqftStudio,1BA$1,210
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,240

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

As of April 25, 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
Valley Stream Village ApartmentsNew Yorker2BR,2BA$1.63
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Aspen Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.61
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1.49
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delaware City

What type of rentals are currently available in Delaware City?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $4,760. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Delaware City ranging from $900 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Delaware City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Delaware City ranges from $900 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,314.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Delaware City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Delaware City range from $1,689 to $4,760, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,075.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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