
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE from $700 (24 Rentals)
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Premier Village Apartments

Riverchase Apartments

141 Hazel Rd

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Woodmill Apartment Homes

Country Village Apartment Homes
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Towne Point Apartments

Baytree Apartment Homes

Dover Country Club

1001 White Oak Rd, Unit Unit D32
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1312 Afton Ct

67 Shamrock Ave
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56 Par Haven Dr

127 Broad St

28 E Mt Vernon St
Dover, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Dover Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $1,100 | $2,415 |
Cheap Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,195 | $2,095 |
Cheap Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $729 | $2,695 |
Cheap Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $969 | $2,933 |
Cheap Dover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $2,474 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, DE
Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $729 to $3,200 with an overall median price of $2,931. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Towne Point at $1,235, Cheswold at $1,520, and Orioles Cove at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dover Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Towne Point | $1,912 | $1,235 | 41 |
Cheswold | $2,130 | $1,520 | 7 |
Orioles Cove | $2,474 | $1,100 | 7 |
Highland Acres | $3,066 | $729 | 42 |
Highland Acres South | $3,066 | $729 | 58 |
Mayfair Kent | $3,066 | $729 | 58 |
Bicentennial Village | $3,200 | $729 | 58 |
Downtown Dover | $3,200 | $729 | 57 |
Edgehill | $3,200 | $1,195 | 38 |
Foxhall | $3,200 | $1,235 | 62 |
Cheapest Available Dover Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dover, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows at Clearfield in the Parker's Run neighborhood priced from $729. Premier Village Apartments in the Orioles Cove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dover apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Willows at Clearfield | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $729 |
Premier Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Woodcrest Apartment Homes | Studio - 322 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
Country Village Apartment Homes | Studio - 338 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Dover Country Club | The Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dover area is the $1.81 price per square foot Cottage - 1 Story Model at Eden Hill Village in the in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Dover apartment is the 2 BD Model at The Reserve on East starting at $1,925 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Point Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Eden Hill Village | Cottage - 1 Story | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Reserve on East | 2 BD | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Leander Lakes | Sunfish | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
The Willows at Clearfield | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Silver Mill Apartments | SM-2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Sunset Village Apartments | Emery | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Cannon & Westover Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 875 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
1001 White Oak Rd, Unit Unit D32 | 1001 White Oak Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
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Best Local Schools in Dover, DE
Welch (Major George S.) Elementary School
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
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Getting Around Dover, DE
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dover?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dover is under $1,520.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dover?
The cheapest apartment in Dover is Country Village Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,415, while the average apartment in Dover costs $2,931.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dover?
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 14 regular apartments in Dover that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dover?
Cheap apartments in Dover have an average cost of $180 which is $2,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover.
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