
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE from $700 (52 Rentals)
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Towne Point Apartments

Premier Village Apartments

Baytree Apartment Homes

Woodmill Apartment Homes

Riverchase Apartments

Mapleton Square Apartment Homes

Generals Green

Woodcrest Apartment Homes

Country Village Apartment Homes
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Dover Country Club

Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)

Dover Estates Apartments

Cannon and Westover Apartment Homes

The Greens at Cedar Chase

Edge at Dover

617 Fairview Ave, Unit 617 B

Village at Blue Hen

The Arbors Senior Apartments

The Grande- 55 Active Adult Community
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Leander Lakes

1665 Kenton Rd

1001 White Oak Rd

The Eden Lofts

880 S State St

Garden Court Apartments

New Hope Housing II

Westfalen Apartments

Courtside Apartments

Kings Court Apartments
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1679 S State St

The Willows at Clearfield

Governors Square Apartments

Lake Club Apartments

Village of Westover Apartment Homes

814 New Castle Ave

143 Spruance Rd

66 Wick St

102 N Caroline Pl

11 Glenwood Dr
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1001 White Oak Rd

19 Hickory Ln

212 American Ave

5 Glenwood Dr

200 Beechwood Ave

Silver Mill Apartments

1192 Madison Ct

Sunset Village Apartments

The Reserve on East

79 New St
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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 | $1,286 | $1,225 | $1,350 |
| Cheap Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,568 | $850 | $2,111 |
| Cheap Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,315 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $1,725 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Dover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, DE
Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $850 to $2,695 with an overall median price of $1,706. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Orioles Cove at $1,562, Downtown Dover at $1,610, and Parker's Run at $1,677. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles Cove | $1,562 | $1,225 | 9 |
| Downtown Dover | $1,610 | $850 | 45 |
| Parker's Run | $1,677 | $850 | 38 |
| Cheswold | $1,695 | $1,520 | 7 |
| Edgehill | $1,695 | $850 | 30 |
| Highland Acres | $1,695 | $1,225 | 29 |
| Towne Point | $1,695 | $850 | 41 |
| White Oak Farms | $1,695 | $850 | 27 |
| Mayfair Kent | $1,712 | $1,225 | 36 |
| Village Of Westover | $1,715 | $1,200 | 36 |
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. Towne Point Apartments in the Parker's Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dover apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Towne Point Apartments | The Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Riverchase Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Country Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 756 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Dover Estates Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath – Azalea | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Cannon and Westover Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 672 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Greens at Cedar Chase | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| The Arbors Senior Apartments | OAKWOOD | 2BR,1BA | $1,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE
As of August 07, 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 in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting from $3,000. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Hill Village | Cottage - 1 Story | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The Reserve on East | 2 BD | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Leander Lakes | Sunfish | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Dover Country Club | The Cypress | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Grande- 55 Active Adult Community | One Bedroom Phase 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Country Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 756 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Riverchase Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Towne Point Apartments | The Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,250 at Towne Point 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 $1,395 at Towne Point Apartments.
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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.