
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Delray Beach Neighborhood of Delray Beach, FL from $1,200 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Delray Beach area of Delray Beach.


710 SE 4th Ave, Unit 710, Unit 710

201 S Swinton Ave

Congress Grove

128 NW 13th Avenue, Unit 128NW13thAve., Unit 128NW13thAve.

Waters Edge Delray

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18 Salina Ave, Unit Salina 30, Unit Salina 30

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237 SW 14th Ave, Unit Suite 237, Unit Suite 237
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425 NE 7th Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8

142 SW 8th Ave

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Cortland Delray Station

Mira Delray

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Worthing Place

27 NW 14th Ave

South of Atlantic Luxury Apartments

226 NE 1st Ave
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Village at Delray

Harbour View Apartments

132 SW 12th Ave

The Cove Apartments

27 NW 11th Ave

135 NW 5th Ave

240 SW 15th Ave

426 NE 7th Ave
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625 SW 20th Ct

327 SE 3rd Ave

78 NE 5th Ave

801 NE 2nd Ave

34 SE 7th Ave

519 NW 10th Ave, Unit B

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519 NW 10th Ave, Unit Unit B, Unit Unit B

100 NE 6th St, Unit 506, Unit 506
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Downtown Delray Beach, Delray Beach, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Delray Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Delray Beach Studio Apartments | $2,304 | $1,700 | $2,637 |
| Downtown Delray Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,900 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Delray Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,800 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Delray Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,013 | $3,008 | $5,060 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Delray Beach Neighborhood of Delray Beach, FL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Delray Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Delray Beach area of Delray Beach, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Waters Edge Delray priced from $2,045. Congress Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,180. Here are the most affordable Downtown Delray Beach apartments for rent in Delray Beach, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Edge Delray | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Congress Grove | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2,180 |
| Mira Delray | Studio-S-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
| Cortland Delray Station | Ida - WF | 1BR,1BA | $2,397 |
| South of Atlantic Luxury Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,790 |
| Worthing Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,836 |
| Caspian Delray | Market 1 Bed/1 Bath + Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $3,085 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Delray Beach, FL
As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Delray Beach area is the $3.65 price per square foot B8 Model at South of Atlantic Luxury Apartments in the in the Swinton Square neighborhood starting from $4,130. The second greatest value Downtown Delray Beach apartment is the A1 Model at Worthing Place starting at $2,836 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the Swinton Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Delray Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| South of Atlantic Luxury Apartments | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $3.65 |
| Worthing Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Waters Edge Delray | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Caspian Delray | Market 1 Bed/1 Bath + Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $3.86 |
| 519 NW 10th Ave, Unit Unit B | 519 NW 10th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Congress Grove | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 710 SE 4th Ave, Unit 710 | 710 SE 4th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Mira Delray | Studio-S-1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
| 237 SW 14th Ave, Unit Suite 237 | 237 SW 14th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.08 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Delray Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Delray Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Delray Beach is under $3,085.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Delray Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Delray Beach is Congress Grove which is listed at $2,180, while the average apartment in Downtown Delray Beach costs $3,392.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Delray Beach?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Downtown Delray Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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