Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, DE from $700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 880 S State St

$1,800 - $2,000

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880 S State St

DoverDE19901
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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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property at 1001 White Oak Rd

$1,700

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1001 White Oak Rd

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Downtown Dover, Dover, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Dover Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dover area of Dover, DE is a Studio unit found at Premier Village Apartments priced from $1,225. Towne Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dover apartments for rent in Dover, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Towne Point ApartmentsThe Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included1BR,1BA$1,250
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,310
Country Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 756 sqft1BR,1BA$1,385
Dover Estates Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath – Azalea2BR,1BA$1,475
The Arbors Senior ApartmentsOAKWOOD2BR,1BA$1,580
The Grande- 55 Active Adult CommunityOne Bedroom Phase 11BR,1BA$1,599
The Eden LoftsEL1.41BR,1BA$1,725
Dover Country ClubThe Cypress3BR,2BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dover, DE

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Dover apartment is the The Cypress Model at Dover Country Club starting at $1,975 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Bicentennial Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dover apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eden Hill VillageCottage - 1 Story3BR,2BA$1.87
Dover Country ClubThe Cypress3BR,2BA$1.86
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
The Grande- 55 Active Adult CommunityOne Bedroom Phase 11BR,1BA$2.09
Country Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 756 sqft1BR,1BA$1.83
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.73
The Eden LoftsEL1.41BR,1BA$2.33
Dover Estates Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath – Azalea2BR,1BA$2.19
Towne Point ApartmentsThe Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included1BR,1BA$1.88
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.31

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Dover. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dover Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dover Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Dover Apartment is $1,250 at Towne Point Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Dover Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Dover is starting from $1,395 at Towne Point Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Dover Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown 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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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