
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, NH from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
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8 Hanson St

64 Broadway

804 Cocheco Ct, Unit 804 Cocheco, Unit 804 Cocheco

37 Grove St

118 Locust St

8 6th St

71 6th St

73 6th St
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706 Central Ave

1 Green St

8 Academy St

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Floral Gardens Apartments

5 Green St

678 Central Ave

125 Cricketbrook, Unit 125 Cricket Brook, Unit 125 Cricket Brook

Residences at Cochecho River

24 Ham St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Central Avenue Apartments

Cocheco Mills

Tammany Park

21-25 Pierce St

Riverview Apartments

3-5 Durrell St

Picker House Mill Apartments

20-22 Ash St

24 Hanson St
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8 6th St

22 Pearl St

52 Ham St

Rivers Mark

245-249 Central Ave

32 Florence St

Washington Tower Apartments

93 Henry Law Ave

19 E Concord St, Unit B, Unit B
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Downtown Dover, Dover, NH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Dover?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dover Studio Apartments | $2,174 | $1,595 | $2,460 |
| Downtown Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,595 | $2,880 |
| Downtown Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,092 | $1,847 | $3,885 |
| Downtown Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,720 | $2,100 | $4,920 |
| Downtown Dover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Dover Neighborhood of Dover, NH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Dover Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Dover area of Dover, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Oak Apartments priced from $1,695. Floral Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Downtown Dover apartments for rent in Dover, NH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Floral Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Truette | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
| Oak Terrace Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Third and Central Place | Lexington - 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Orpheum Apartments | Apollo | 2BR,1BA | $2,665 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Dover, NH
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Dover area is the $1.83 price per square foot 17 Forest St Model at 17 Forest St, Unit 17 in the in the Crocketts Crossings neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Dover apartment is the Maple Townhouse Front Model at Folger's Landing starting at $3,050 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Crocketts Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Dover apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Forest St, Unit 17 | 17 Forest St | 4BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Folger's Landing | Maple Townhouse Front | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Oak Terrace Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
| Third and Central Place | Locust - 3BD/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.14 |
| 115 Henry Law Ave, Unit 115A | 115 Henry Law Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Orpheum Apartments | Spotlight | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| 17 Hanson St, Unit 19B 17-19HanonStreet | 17 Hanson St | 3BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 24 Ham St, Unit 3 | 24 Ham St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Floral Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Royal Oak Apartments | Standard One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dover, Dover, NH
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Among cities in New Hampshire for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,695 at Royal Oak 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 $1,895 at Floral Gardens 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 Royal Oak Apartments and starts from $2,595.
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