Cheap Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE from $1,100 (26 Rentals)

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Delaware City, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Delaware City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Delaware City, DE is a Studio unit found at Orchard Court Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood priced from $1,130. Applegate Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Delaware City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,130
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,265
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,269
Waterside VillageThe Concord1BR,1BA$1,325
Castlebrook Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,364
The Villas Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,385
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,395
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Delaware City area is the $1.64 price per square foot Berkshire Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Estates at Farmington neighborhood starting from $2,820. The second greatest value Delaware City apartment is the 1 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Helm starting at $2,005 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Penns Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Delaware City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascot Landing - Single Family HomesBerkshire3BR,2.5BA$1.64
The Helm1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1.5BA$1.72
Windsor Forest Townhomes2a. Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
The Village of Barrett's Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.59
The Garrison1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.57
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1.68
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Sophias Place East1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.68
Applegate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Getting Around Delaware City, DE

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Delaware City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Delaware City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Delaware City is at Orchard Court Apartments listed at $1,130.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Delaware City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Delaware City Apartment is $1,195 at Applegate Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Delaware City is starting from $1,364 at Castlebrook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Delaware City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Delaware City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox Run Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $2,095.

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