
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, DE from $600 (8 Rentals)
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Downtown Dover, Dover, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Dover?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Dover Studio Apartments | $1,756 | $1,100 | $2,680 |
Downtown Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $650 | $3,690 |
Downtown Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $1,300 | $4,165 |
Downtown Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $929 | $4,490 |
Downtown Dover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $2,933 | $2,933 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Dover Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dover area of Dover, DE is a 3 Beds unit found at The Willows at Clearfield priced from $929. Premier Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dover apartments for rent in Dover, DE:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Willows at Clearfield | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $929 |
Premier Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Woodcrest Apartment Homes | Studio - 322 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dover, DE
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dover area is the $1.81 price per square foot Cottage - 1 Story Model at Eden Hill Village in the in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown Dover apartment is the Horseshoe Crab Model at Leander Lakes starting at $1,899 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Parker's Run neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dover apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eden Hill Village | Cottage - 1 Story | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Leander Lakes | Horseshoe Crab | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
The Willows at Clearfield | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Towne Point Apartments | 2 B - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Cannon Mills & Westover Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 875 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
1001 White Oak Rd, Unit D32 | 1001 White Oak Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.63 |
The Grande- 55 Active Adult Community | One Bedroom Phase 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
The Greens at Cedar Chase | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Premier Village Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dover, Dover, DE
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Dover Neighborhood in Dover, DE
Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dover Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Dover?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Dover is under $1,580.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Dover?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Dover is Mapleton Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Downtown Dover costs $2,933.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Dover?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Downtown Dover that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Dover?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Dover have an average cost of $107 which is $2,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Dover.
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