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

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property at 60 Kraman Ln

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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60 Kraman Ln

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property at 855 Leipsic Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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855 Leipsic Rd

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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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 $1,230. 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$1,230
Lake Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,257
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,285
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Dover Estates Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath – Azalea2BR,1BA$1,475
Country Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 978 sqft2BR,2BA$1,495
Woodcrest Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 527 sqft1BR,1BA$1,505
The Arbors Senior ApartmentsOAKWOOD2BR,1BA$1,580
The Eden LoftsEL1.41BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dover, DE

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Dover apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower Model at Silver Mill Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.31 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 - 2 Story4BR,2.5BA$1.82
Silver Mill Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shower3BR,2BA$1.31
Edge at Dover2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.44
Village at Blue Hen2NW2NH2BR,2BA$1.46
Country Village Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,093 sqft3BR,2BA$1.61
Dover Country ClubThe Cypress3BR,2BA$1.86
Mapleton Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Riverchase ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.73
Lake Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Towne Point ApartmentsThe Sussex-1 bedroom/1 bath - gas included1BR,1BA$1.85

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Dover Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Dover is Towne Point Apartments which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Downtown Dover costs $1,795.

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 3 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 $115 which is $1,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Dover.

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