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Elms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Apartments

2202 London WayNewark, DE 19713
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Bear, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bear, DE

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bear, DE area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bear Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Red Lion Chase$2,900$1,100292

Cheapest Available Bear Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bear, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Georgetown Manor Apartments in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood priced from $1,200. Castlebrook Apartments in the Dobbinsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,242. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bear apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Castlebrook ApartmentsStudio | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,242
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,278
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1,359
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,395
The Retreat at the Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,450
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
Valley Stream Village ApartmentsChristiana1BR,1BA$1,495
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear, DE

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear area is the $1.67 price per square foot Shirewood 3x2.5 G Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Bear apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Salem Village starting at $1,550 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bear apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley Stream Village TownhomesShirewood 3x2.5 G3BR,2.5BA$1.67
Salem VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Sophias Place East2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.59
34 Eaton Pl, Unit Ron's Basement34 Eaton Pl1BR,1BA$1.20
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.69
The Retreat at the Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.65
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1.60
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.68
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bear Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bear Apartment is $1,200 at Georgetown Manor Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bear is starting from $1,375 at Georgetown Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bear Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bear Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Salem Village and starts from $1,550.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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