Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, DE from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Westfalen Apartments
2 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Dover Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dover area of Dover, DE is a 3 Beds unit found at The Willows at Clearfield priced from $929. Premier Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dover apartments for rent in Dover, DE:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows at Clearfield3 BEDROOM3BR,1BA$929
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Towne Point Apartments1 B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Woodcrest Apartment HomesStudio - 322 sqftStudio,1BA$1,275
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dover, DE

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dover area is the $1.81 price per square foot Cottage - 1 Story Model at Eden Hill Village in the in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown Dover apartment is the 3 BEDROOM Model at The Willows at Clearfield starting at $929 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Parker's Run 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$1.81
The Willows at Clearfield3 BEDROOM3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
1001 White Oak Rd, Unit D321001 White Oak Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.75
The Grande- 55 Active Adult CommunityOne Bedroom Phase 11BR,1BA$2.15
Country Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 756 sqft1BR,1BA$1.78
The Eden Lofts1051BR,1BA$2.33
The Arbors Senior ApartmentsMAPLE1BR,1BA$2.47
Towne Point Apartments1 B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Downtown Dover, Dover, DE

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Dover, DE for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Downtown Dover Neighborhood in Dover, DE

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dover Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Dover?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Dover is under $1,643.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Dover?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Dover is Premier Village Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Downtown Dover costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Dover?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Dover have an average cost of $122 which is $3,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Dover.

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