Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bear, DE from $1,010 (32 Rentals)

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Elms Apartments

2202 London WayNewark, DE 19713
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bear, DE

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bear, DE area range in price from $1,125 to $5,112 with an overall median price of $2,600. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bear Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Red Lion Chase$2,600$1,125209

Cheapest Available Bear Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bear, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Crossing in the Patriots Glen neighborhood priced from $1,125. Salem Village in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bear apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spring CrossingSoho1BR, 1BA$1,125
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,145
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,200
The Villas Apartments1BR1BR, 1BA$1,350
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Standard Style1BR, 1BA$1,350
Aspen Run1BD1BR, 1BA$1,395
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,455
Buckingham Place1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den1BR, 1BA$1,484
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,489
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR, 1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear, DE

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear area is the $1.57 price per square foot Brighton Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the Red Lion Chase neighborhood starting from $2,715. The second greatest value Bear apartment is the Shirewood 3x2.5 G Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting at $2,495 with a $1.66 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.
Ascot Landing - Single Family HomesBrighton3BR, 2.5BA$1.57
Valley Stream Village TownhomesShirewood 3x2.5 G3BR, 2.5BA$1.66
The Reserve at Forest GateBordeaux2BR, 2BA$1.60
Christiana ReserveFenwick2BR, 2BA$1.51
Windsor Forest Townhomes1a. 2 Floor Townhome One Bedroom w/den1BR, 1BA$1.63
The Enclave at Stoneyridge2BD2BR, 2BA$1.60
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR, 1BA$1.69
Aspen Run1BD1BR, 1BA$1.68
Georgetown Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.50
Salem VillageOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.59

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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 $1,125 at Spring Crossing.

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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