
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bethel, DE from $300 (38 Rentals)
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Gateway Village

Rivers Edge Apartments and Studio for the Arts

Elizabeth Cornish Landing

Dunbarton Estates Apartments

Homes at Foxfield

Merrifield

Stone Grove Crossing

Little Creek Apartments
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Prospect Heights Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

College Park Apartments

County Seat Apartments, LLC.

Houston Acres

Ponds Edge

Village at Mitchell Pond

Oak Hill

Island Club Apartments
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Melanie's Ridge

Mill Pond Village

The Reserve at Parsons Lake

Harrison Ferry

Federal Manor

Golden Meadows

Chestnut Manor Apartments

Hollybrook Farms Apartments

117 Davis Ln
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NorthPark Gardens

101 Delaware Ave

115 Davis Ln

1014 Adams Ave

Runaway Bay

507 Overbrook Dr

6793 Edwards Ave

205 W London Ave

1122 Hillcrest Ave
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1118 Bryn Mawr Ave

110 Kimmey St
Bethel, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bethel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Studio Apartments | $1,210 | $1,015 | $1,595 |
| Bethel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $377 | $2,181 |
| Bethel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $506 | $3,210 |
| Bethel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $527 | $3,650 |
| Bethel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $739 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Bethel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethel, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Elizabeth Cornish Landing in the Heritage Shores SFD neighborhood priced from $726. Dunbarton Estates Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $776. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethel apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cornish Landing | Landing 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $726 |
| Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Stone Grove Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Merrifield | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
| Prospect Heights Apartments | 3BR 1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,132 |
| College Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Parkwood Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Houston Acres | One Bedroom Cottage w/One-Car Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Oak Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Island Club Apartments | 1A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethel, DE and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethel area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome Model at The Reserve at Ponds Edge in the starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Bethel apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhomes Model at Burton’s Crossing Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Retreat at Millstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Ponds Edge | 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.92 |
| Burton’s Crossing Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| The Reserve at Parsons Lake | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Greens at Schumaker Pond | Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Ocean Aisle | 2/den | Seahorse | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Ponds Edge | The Mallard | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| College Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Stone Grove Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Elizabeth Cornish Landing | Landing 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethel Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bethel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bethel Apartment is $726 at Elizabeth Cornish Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bethel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bethel is starting from $796 at Dunbarton Estates Apartments.
What is the most affordable Bethel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bethel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prospect Heights Apartments and starts from $1,132.
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