Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, DE (73 Rentals)

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property at 880 S State St

$1,800 - $2,000

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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880 S State St

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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property at 1001 White Oak Rd

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 White Oak Rd

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property at 525 Little Eden Wy

$2,200

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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525 Little Eden Wy

DoverDE19904

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Bayard Plaza
Studio Apartments

Bayard Plaza

206 W Loockerman StDover, DE 19904
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102 S Governors Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 S Governors Ave

102 S Governors AveDover, DE 19904
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26 S State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 S State St

26 S State StDover, DE 19901
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14 S Bradford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14 S Bradford St

14 S Bradford StDover, DE 19901
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1 S Bradford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 S Bradford St

1 S Bradford StDover, DE 19904
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41 E Division St
4 Bedroom Apartments

41 E Division St

41 E Division StDover, DE 19901
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742 S State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

742 S State St

742 S State StDover, DE 19901
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Downtown Dover, Dover, DE Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Downtown Dover, Dover, and the greater Dover area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have little ones? Amongst all of the submarkets in Dover, this residential area is one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated learning and education resources for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this residential neighborhood is known as providing good access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise furry friends. This area of Dover ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Dover

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Dover area of Dover, DE?

As of today, August 07, 2026, there are currently 73 available Downtown Dover apartments priced from $850 to $2,695, with an average monthly rent of $1,661.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Dover Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Dover ranges from $850 to $1,899 with an average monthly rent of $1,494.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dover cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Dover range from $1,325 to $2,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,786.

How expensive are Downtown Dover Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 17 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Dover on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,725 to $2,695 - averaging $1,915 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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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.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.