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Claymont, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Claymont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Claymont, DE is a Studio unit found at Harbor House in the Channin neighborhood priced from $850. Water View Court in the Channin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Claymont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harbor HouseStudioStudio,1BA$850
Water View CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Boothwyn Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Rolling Glen Townhomes and ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,307
Hillside Pointe ApartmentsOakwood1BR,1BA$1,325
Brandywine ApartmentsStudio Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,350
Edge at GreentreeAspen Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,350
Whitney ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,379
Top of the Hill ApartmentsBrandywine1BR,1BA$1,431

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claymont, DE

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Claymont area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3 bd x 2.2 ba TH Model at Darley Green Townhomes in the in the Channin neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Claymont apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Naamans Village Apartments starting at $1,447 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Channin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Claymont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Darley Green Townhomes3 bd x 2.2 ba TH3BR,2BA$1.52
Naamans Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Rolling Glen Townhomes and ApartmentsTownHouse2BR,1BA$1.87
Waterglen Apartments2BR w/ Balcony & River View2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Edge at GreentreeBeech Reno2BR,2BA$1.90
Princeton Apartments2BR - Contemporary2BR,1BA$1.73
Hillside Pointe ApartmentsOakwood1BR,1BA$1.75
Boothwyn Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Water View CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Whitney ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.75

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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 Claymont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Claymont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Claymont is at Harbor House listed at $850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Claymont Apartment is $1,100 at Harbor House.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Claymont is starting from $1,200 at Water View Court.

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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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