
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE from $700 (40 Rentals)
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222 N Bradford St

Premier Village Apartments

Baytree Apartment Homes

Country Village Apartment Homes

Riverchase Apartments

Mapleton Square Apartment Homes

Woodcrest Apartment Homes
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42 S State St, Unit 4

Woodmill Apartment Homes

Dover Country Club

Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)

Dover Estates Apartments

The Greens at Cedar Chase

Edge at Dover

Cannon and Westover Apartment Homes
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Village at Blue Hen

The Arbors Senior Apartments

The Grande- 55 Active Adult Community

Leander Lakes

1665 Kenton Rd

Garden Court Apartments

New Hope Housing II

Westfalen Apartments
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Courtside Apartments

Kings Court Apartments

The Willows at Clearfield

Governors Square Apartments

Lake Club Apartments

1679 S State St

Village of Westover Apartment Homes

68 Village Dr
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814 New Castle Ave

33 Fieldstone Ct

66 Wick St

102 N Caroline Pl

19 Hickory Ln

11 Glenwood Dr

79 New St

121 Broad St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Dover Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $1,225 | $1,305 |
| Cheap Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,200 | $2,105 |
| Cheap Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $1,200 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $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: 07/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $1,200 to $2,695 with an overall median price of $2,136. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Dover at $1,200, Edgehill at $1,200, and Parker's Run at $1,200. 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 | $1,795 | $1,200 | 53 |
| Edgehill | $1,795 | $1,200 | 30 |
| Parker's Run | $1,795 | $1,200 | 46 |
| Towne Point | $1,795 | $1,200 | 41 |
| White Oak Farms | $1,795 | $1,200 | 27 |
| Bicentennial Village | $2,099 | $1,200 | 51 |
| Village Of Westover | $2,099 | $1,200 | 52 |
| Cheswold | $2,130 | $1,520 | 7 |
| Blue Heron Breeze | $2,495 | $1,200 | 74 |
| Highland Acres | $2,495 | $1,225 | 35 |
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. Country Village Apartment Homes in the Parker's Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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 |
| Country Village Apartment Homes | Studio - 338 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Towne Point Apartments | The Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Riverchase Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Dover Estates Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath – Azalea | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 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 July 26, 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 Horseshoe Crab Large Model at Leander Lakes starting at $1,999 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Bicentennial Village 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 |
| Leander Lakes | Horseshoe Crab Large | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Silver Mill Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Dover Country Club | The Cypress | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Sunset Village Apartments | Emery | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| 42 S State St, Unit 4 | 42 S State St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Mapleton Square Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Cannon and Westover Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 875 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Riverchase Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,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 $1,295, while the average apartment in Dover costs $2,136.
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 64 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 $300 which is $1,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover.
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