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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: 05/08/2026

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$3,100$1,40011

Cheapest Available Bear Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bear, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood priced from $1,115. Georgetown Manor Apartments in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bear apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,115
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Castlebrook ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,220
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,268
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Spring CrossingSoho1BR,1BA$1,375
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,375
The Retreat at the Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,450
Valley Stream Village ApartmentsChristiana1BR,1BA$1,475
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear, DE

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear area is the $1.57 price per square foot Nottingham 2x2.5 Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,136. The second greatest value Bear apartment is the 2a. Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Windsor Forest Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 price per square foot . 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 TownhomesNottingham 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.57
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Christiana ReserveFenwick2BR,2BA$1.51
The Reserve at Forest GateChardonnay1BR,1BA$1.75
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.69
The Retreat at the Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.65
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.65
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bear?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bear is at Castlebrook Apartments listed at $1,220.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bear Apartment is $1,115 at Salem Village.

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 $1,225 at Salem Village.

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 $1,495.

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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