Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE from $1,200 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1001 White Oak Rd
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1001 White Oak Rd, Unit A12

1001 White Oak Rd
DoverDE19901
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42 S State St, Unit 4
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

42 S State St, Unit 4

42 S State StDover, DE 19901
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property at 97 Richardson Cir
$1,400
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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97 Richardson Cir

DoverDE19901

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property at 40 S Governors Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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40 S Governors Ave

DoverDE19904

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Westfalen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westfalen Apartments

745 Bacon AveDover, DE 19901
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Courtside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtside Apartments

340-348 United WayDover, DE 19901
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Kings Court Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

139-145 Kings HwyDover, DE 19901
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property at 34 N New St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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34 N New St

DoverDE19904
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Lake Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Club Apartments

400 N DuPont HwyDover, DE 19901
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property at 121 Broad St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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121 Broad St

WyomingDE19934

Dover, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, DE

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $1,200 to $2,695 with an overall median price of $1,754. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orioles Cove at $1,525, Highland Acres at $1,625, and Downtown Dover at $1,680. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dover Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orioles Cove$1,525$1,2259
Highland Acres$1,625$1,22531
Downtown Dover$1,680$1,20041
Cheswold$1,695$1,5207
Towne Point$1,697$1,20039
Edgehill$1,700$1,20031
White Oak Farms$1,712$1,20028
Parker's Run$1,735$1,30021
Mayfair Kent$1,737$1,22542
Blue Heron Breeze$1,799$1,20069

Cheapest Available Dover Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dover, DE is a Studio unit found at Premier Village Apartments in the Orioles Cove neighborhood priced from $1,225. Riverchase Apartments in the Edgehill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dover apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,225
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1,295
Country Village Apartment HomesStudio - 353 sqftStudio, 1BA$1,300
Persimmon Tree1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,325
Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,450
The Greens at Cedar ChaseHolly1BR, 1BA$1,520
Woodcrest Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 527 sqft1BR, 1BA$1,535
The Arbors Senior ApartmentsELM1BR, 1BA$1,595
The Grande- 55 Active Adult CommunityOne Bedroom Phase 11BR, 1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover area is the $1.87 price per square foot Cottage - 1 Story Model at Eden Hill Village in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Dover apartment is the Sunfish Model at Leander Lakes in the Bicentennial Village neighborhood starting at $1,699 with a $1.44 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eden Hill VillageCottage - 1 Story3BR, 2BA$1.87
Leander LakesSunfish2BR, 2BA$1.44
Dover Country ClubThe Cypress3BR, 2BA$1.86
42 S State St, Unit 442 S State St2BR, 1BA$1.40
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.92
Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.63
The Grande- 55 Active Adult CommunityOne Bedroom Phase 11BR, 1BA$2.09
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1.73
Persimmon Tree1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.83
The Greens at Cedar ChaseHolly1BR, 1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dover Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dover Apartment is $1,295 at Riverchase Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dover is starting from $1,399 at Persimmon Tree.

What is the most affordable Dover Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dover Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverchase Apartments and starts from $1,725.

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