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Dover, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, DE

Pricing Updated: 06/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dover, DE area range in price from $929 to $4,835 with an overall median price of $2,936. The three Dover neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cheswold at $1,100, Highland Acres at $1,195, and Highland Acres South at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dover Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cheswold$1,100$1,1001
Highland Acres$2,933$1,19533
Highland Acres South$2,933$1,10058
Mayfair Kent$2,933$1,22536
Bicentennial Village$3,200$92972
Downtown Dover$3,200$92974
Edgehill$3,200$1,19554
Parker's Run$3,200$92971
Towne Point$3,200$1,20061
Village Of Westover$3,200$1,19548

Cheapest Available Dover Apartments for Rent

 

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

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
Country Village Apartment HomesStudio - 338 sqftStudio,1BA$1,205
Woodcrest Apartment HomesStudio - 322 sqftStudio,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Dover apartment is the Sunfish Model at Leander Lakes starting at $1,699 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Parker's Run neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eden Hill VillageCottage - 1 Story3BR,2BA$1.81
Leander LakesSunfish2BR,2BA$1.44
The Willows at Clearfield3 BEDROOM3BR,1.5BA$0.79
57 Porcher St, Unit 57A57 Porcher St1BR,1BA$1.27
Sunset Village ApartmentsEmery2BR,2BA$1.75
Planters Run Apartments (55+ Active Adult)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Cannon Mills & Westover Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 875 sqft2BR,1BA$1.82
1001 White Oak Rd, Unit D321001 White Oak Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Towne Point Apartments1 B - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dover

What type of rentals are currently available in Dover?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Dover, DE with pricing that ranges from $929 to $4,835. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dover ranging from $1,425 to $2,933.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dover ranges from $1,425 to $2,933 with an average monthly rent of $2,016.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dover?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dover range from $929 to $4,835, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,399.

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