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20 Fort Sumpter Rd
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20 Fort Sumpter Rd

20 Fort Sumpter RdPennsville, NJ 08070
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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. Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,190. 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
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1,269
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,326
Waterside VillageThe Concord1BR,1BA$1,365
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1,400
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Aspen Run2BD2BR,2BA$1,495
Valley Stream Village ApartmentsChristiana1BR,1BA$1,505
Appleby ApartmentsThe Brandywine 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,510

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

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Delaware City area is the $1.69 price per square foot Nottingham 3x2.5 Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Delaware City apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at The Garrison starting at $1,700 with a $1.37 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.
Valley Stream Village TownhomesNottingham 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.69
The Garrison2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.37
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 Reserve at Becks Pond2BD2BR,2BA$1.75
William Penn Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 967 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Aspen Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.61
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1.49
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68

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32 / 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 $1,190 at Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes.

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 $1,368 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 $2,115.

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