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Elms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Apartments

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

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bear, DE area range in price from $1,395 to $3,400 with an overall median price of $2,710. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bear Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Red Lion Chase$2,710$1,395251

Cheapest Available Bear Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bear, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Castlebrook Apartments priced from $1,211. Christiana Reserve in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,359. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bear apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,211
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1,359
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,360
The Villas Apartments1BR JR1BR,1BA$1,380
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
The Vinings at Christiana ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,502

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear, DE

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear area is the $1.61 price per square foot Inverness, Jr. Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Red Lion Chase neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Bear apartment is the Cabernet Model at The Reserve at Forest Gate starting at $2,195 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Patriots Glen 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.
Ascot Landing - Single Family HomesInverness, Jr.3BR,2BA$1.61
The Reserve at Forest GateCabernet3BR,2BA$1.53
Spring CrossingTribeca3BR,2BA$1.37
Windsor Forest Townhomes1a. 2 Floor Townhome One Bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$1.63
The Enclave at Stoneyridge2BD2BR,2BA$1.60
The Vinings at Christiana ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.61
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

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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 $1,211 at Castlebrook 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 $1,495 at Aspen Run.

What is the most affordable Bear Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bear Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spring Crossing and starts from $1,700.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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