Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE from $700 (32 Rentals)

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Wawaset Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wawaset Place Apartments

818 Woodlawn AveWilmington, DE 19805
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The Flats Phase I
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats Phase I

525 N Union StWilmington, DE 19805
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Greenbank Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbank Manor

221 Greenbank RdWilmington, DE 19808
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Elsmere, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elsmere Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elsmere, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $1,100. Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,160
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Greenville Place2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,250
Stonehurst Garden1 BR w/gas1BR,1BA$1,260
Reserve at Mill CreekOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,275
The Square at Trolley1E1BR,1BA$1,295
Greenville on 141 Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom DR1BR,1BA$1,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE and Nearby

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.56 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 1215 W 7th St Model at 1215 W 7th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elsmere apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
1215 W 7th St, Unit 11215 W 7th St1BR,1BA$1.04
430 N West St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.78
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Reserve at Mill CreekTwo Bedroom Jr.2BR,1BA$1.79
Stonehurst Garden2 ST-standard w/gas2BR,1BA$1.94
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elsmere?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elsmere is at PARQ at the Square listed at $1,415.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment is $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is starting from $1,160 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.

What is the most affordable Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenville Place and starts from $2,525.

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