
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE from $700 (36 Rentals)
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Mapleton Square Apartment Homes

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Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)

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Cannon and Westover Apartment Homes

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Dover, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Dover Studio Apartments | $1,423 | $1,195 | $2,575 |
| Cheap Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,230 | $2,095 |
| Cheap Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,375 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,725 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Dover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $2,295 | $2,699 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, DE
Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $1,195 to $2,699 with an overall median price of $2,123. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Dover at $1,195, Edgehill at $1,195, and Parker's Run at $1,195. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dover | $1,830 | $1,195 | 92 |
| Edgehill | $1,830 | $1,195 | 77 |
| Parker's Run | $1,830 | $1,195 | 85 |
| Towne Point | $1,830 | $1,195 | 89 |
| White Oak Farms | $1,830 | $1,195 | 74 |
| Bicentennial Village | $2,069 | $1,230 | 71 |
| Cheswold | $2,130 | $1,520 | 7 |
| Village Of Westover | $2,140 | $1,230 | 67 |
| Highland Acres | $2,499 | $1,195 | 50 |
| Highland Acres South | $2,499 | $1,225 | 9 |
Cheapest Available Dover Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dover, DE is a Studio unit found at Country Village Apartment Homes in the Parker's Run neighborhood priced from $1,195. Premier Village Apartments in the Orioles Cove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dover apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Village Apartment Homes | Studio - 338 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Premier Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Towne Point Apartments | The Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Woodcrest Apartment Homes | Studio - 322 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Riverchase Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Lake Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,347 |
| Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Cannon and Westover Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 906 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover area is the $1.82 price per square foot Cottage - 2 Story Model at Eden Hill Village in the in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Dover apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower Model at Silver Mill Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Parker's Run 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Hill Village | Cottage - 2 Story | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
| Silver Mill Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Edge at Dover | 2 Bedroom w/ Den | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Leander Lakes | Seahorse | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Village at Blue Hen | 2NW2NH | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 42 S State St, Unit 4 | 42 S State St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Riverchase Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Towne Point Apartments | The Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,490.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dover?
The cheapest apartment in Dover is Towne Point Apartments which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Dover costs $2,123.
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 24 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 $306 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover.
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