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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. Castlebrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,131. 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
Castlebrook Apartments1 Bed Jr | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,131
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235

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

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Delaware City area is the $1.65 price per square foot Nottingham 3x2.5 Model at Valley Stream Village Townhomes in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,250. 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$1.65
The Garrison2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.37
The Village of Barrett's Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.59
Deemer's Landing Apartment HomesWindjammer2BR,2BA$1.77
Windsor Forest Townhomes1a. 2 Floor Townhome One Bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$1.60
Aspen Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.61
Christiana ReserveLaurel1BR,1BA$1.43
William Penn Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 866 sqft1BR,1BA$1.67
Galloway Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delaware City

What type of rentals are currently available in Delaware City?

There are currently 33 Apartments for Rent in Delaware City, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,130 to $3,595. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Delaware City ranging from $850 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Delaware City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Delaware City ranges from $850 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,807.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Delaware City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Delaware City range from $1,689 to $3,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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