Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, DE from $900 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Dover area of Dover.

property at 40 S Governors Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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40 S Governors Ave

DoverDE19904
property at 34 N New St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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34 N New St

DoverDE19904
property at 1001 White Oak Rd
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1001 White Oak Rd, Unit A12

1001 White Oak Rd
DoverDE19901
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property at 207 Chenault Ct
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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207 Chenault Ct

DoverDE19901

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Downtown Dover, DE

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Downtown Dover area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1242 S Governors Ave Model at 1242 S Governors Ave in the Edgehill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Downtown Dover rental home is the 216 W Division St Model at 216 W Division St in the Parker's Run neighborhood starting at $1,950 with a $0.94 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dover homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1242 S Governors Ave1242 S Governors Ave3BR, 2BA$0.92
216 W Division St216 W Division St3BR, 1BA$0.94
214 W Division St214 W Division St3BR, 2BA$1.01
207 Chenault Ct207 Chenault Ct2BR, 1.5BA$1.00
40 S Governors Ave40 S Governors Ave1BR, 1BA$0.53
40 S Governors Ave40 S Governors Ave4BR, 1BA$1.29
34 N New St34 N New St2BR, 1BA$0.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Dover

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Dover?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dover, DE with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $2,695. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Dover ranging from $900 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Dover?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Dover ranges from $900 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,213.

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