1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE (113 Rentals)

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426 N Market St
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426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Elsmere, DE Local Guide

Largest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is found at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA in the Southbridge neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $1,699. 101 Avenue of the Arts has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,014 square feet and currently listed start at $1,945. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA1 Bed 1 Bath Apt 2171,100 Sq Ft$1,699
101 Avenue of the Arts1D1,014 Sq Ft$1,945
The Residences at Christina LandingMarket990 Sq Ft$1,777
Lincoln Square1L3.11977 Sq Ft$1,865
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom943 Sq Ft$1,350
The Cooper1CPJ-1826 Sq Ft$1,826
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom607 Sq Ft$1,385

Cheapest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is the One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance Model starting from $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Elsmere 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Parklynn Apartments starting at $1,175 in the The Flats neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elsmere is currently $2,100. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,175
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225
Stonehurst Garden1 BR w/gas$1,260
Reserve at Mill CreekOne Bedroom Deluxe$1,275
The Square at Trolley1E$1,295
Greenville on 141 Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom DR$1,347
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom$1,350
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,385

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elsmere, DE

Ranked #24

Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Elsmere, DE

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elsmere with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elsmere is at The Rutledge Apartments listed at $1,100.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is $2,100.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elsmere is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,699 at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA.

What is the average size for Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elsmere is currently 1,825 sq ft.

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