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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. Waterside Village in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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
Waterside VillageThe Concord1BR,1BA$1,195
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,240

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

As of March 26, 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 Fullwood 3x2.5 Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.65 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
Valley Stream Village TownhomesFullwood 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.65
Christiana ReserveFenwick2BR,2BA$1.35
The Enclave at Stoneyridge2BD2BR,2BA$1.60
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
The Villas Apartments2BR2BR,2BA$1.71
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.69
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
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 $4,630. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Delaware City ranging from $900 to $4,985.

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 $4,985 with an average monthly rent of $2,047.

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 $1,639 to $4,630, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,920.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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