
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Delaware City, DE from $1,100 (40 Rentals)
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Castlebrook Apartments

Georgetown Manor Apartments

Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes

Salem Manor Apartments

Christiana Reserve

Sophias Place East

Waterside Village
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Aspen Run

The Enclave at Stoneyridge

William Penn Village Apartment Homes

Valley Stream Village Apartments

Buckingham Place

School Bell Apartments

The Garrison

The Village of Barrett's Run
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Appleby Apartments

The Villas Apartments

Fox Run Apartments and Townhomes

Windsor Forest Townhomes

The Reserve at Becks Pond

Brandywine Woods Apartment Homes

Christiana Meadows

French Park Apartments
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The Helm and Deemers Landing

374 Manuel St

2405 Olden Ave

Applegate Apartments

120 Yorke St

Galloway Court Apartment Homes

46 Plover Cir

75 Hedge St
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10 Baylis St

623 Cherry St

325 Barley Dr

The Helm

9 Revere Pl

207 Channing Dr

148 E Plover Dr

28 Water Works Ln
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Delaware City, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Delaware City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware City Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| Delaware City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,167 | $2,590 |
| Delaware City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $1,375 | $3,347 |
| Delaware City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,784 | $3,400 |
| Delaware City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $2,795 | $3,595 |
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Cheapest Available Delaware City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Delaware City, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Castlebrook Apartments priced from $1,167. Orchard Court Apartments in the Penns Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Delaware City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlebrook Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,167 |
| Orchard Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Christiana Reserve | Hartley | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| Waterside Village | The Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Sophias Place East | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
| Aspen Run | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| William Penn Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 866 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Valley Stream Village Apartments | Christiana | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Buckingham Place | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE and Nearby
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Delaware City area is the $1.64 price per square foot Inverness, Jr. Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Red Lion Chase neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Delaware City apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Helm and Deemers Landing starting at $2,073 with a $1.61 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes | Inverness, Jr. | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| The Helm and Deemers Landing | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Salem Manor Apartments | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Orchard Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Deux Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Windsor Forest Townhomes | 1a. 2 Floor Townhome One Bedroom w/den | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Village of Barrett's Run | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Christiana Reserve | Bethany | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Sophias Place East | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Aspen Run | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Delaware City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Delaware City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Delaware City Apartment is $1,167 at Castlebrook 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 $1,350 at Salem Manor 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 Christiana Reserve and starts from $1,814.
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