Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE from $700 (21 Rentals)

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42 S State St, Unit 3
$1,200
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42 S State StDover, DE 19901
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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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Lake Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Club Apartments

400 N Dupont HwyDover, DE 19901
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$1,150

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12 S Main St

CamdenDE19934

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, DE

Pricing Updated: 03/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $1,100 to $3,200 with an overall median price of $2,938. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Towne Point at $1,100, Cheswold at $1,520, and Orioles Cove at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dover Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Towne Point$1,835$1,10059
Cheswold$2,130$1,5207
Orioles Cove$2,497$1,1259
Bicentennial Village$3,200$1,10070
Downtown Dover$3,200$1,10077
Edgehill$3,200$1,10061
Highland Acres$3,200$1,12551
Highland Acres South$3,200$1,12559
Mayfair Kent$3,200$1,12574
Parker's Run$3,200$1,10069

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 $1,125. Towne Point Apartments in the Parker's Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dover apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Towne Point ApartmentsThe Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included1BR,1BA$1,230
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Country Village Apartment HomesStudio - 353 sqftStudio,1BA$1,305
Lake Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE

As of March 19, 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 EL2.5 Model at The Eden Lofts starting at $2,450 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eden Hill VillageCottage - 2 Story4BR,2.5BA$1.82
The Eden LoftsEL2.52BR,2.5BA$1.60
Silver Mill Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower3BR,2BA$1.31
Edge at Dover2 Bedroom w/ Den2BR,2BA$1.45
Leander LakesSunfish2BR,2BA$1.44
Sunset Village ApartmentsEmery2BR,2BA$1.79
42 S State St, Unit 342 S State St1BR,1BA$1.20
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover Apartments

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 $2,938.

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 $435 which is $2,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover.

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