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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 Brandywine Apartments in the Channin neighborhood priced from $1,150. Boothwyn Court Apartments in the Ballymeade neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,177. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Claymont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine ApartmentsEfficiency ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,150
Boothwyn Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,177
Hillside Pointe ApartmentsOakwood1BR,1BA$1,345
River Club Apartments 55+ Senior Community1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Willowbrook1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,369

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Claymont, DE

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Claymont area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Whitney Apartments in the in the Channin neighborhood starting from $1,410. The second greatest value Claymont apartment is the Birch LX Model at Edge at Greentree starting at $1,700 with a $1.85 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.
Whitney Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Edge at GreentreeBirch LX2BR,1BA$1.85
Rolling Glen Townhomes and ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
5 Chestnut St, Unit 25 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.44
Princeton Apartments2BR - Contemporary2BR,1BA$1.73
Harbor House2 Bedroom Jr.2BR,1BA$1.50
Naamans Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.75
Boothwyn Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Top of the Hill ApartmentsBrandywine1BR,1BA$1.98
Water View CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Claymont

What type of rentals are currently available in Claymont?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Claymont, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $5,645. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Claymont ranging from $1,200 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Claymont?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Claymont ranges from $1,200 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,585.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Claymont?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Claymont range from $1,800 to $5,645, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,990. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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