
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dover, NJ from $1,000 (18 Rentals)
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95 Thompson Ave

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Randolph Village

330 Franklin Ave

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Dover, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Dover Studio Apartments | $1,958 | $1,600 | $2,365 |
Cheap Dover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,600 | $3,100 |
Cheap Dover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $2,000 | $4,670 |
Cheap Dover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $2,600 | $4,795 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dover, NJ
Pricing Updated: 07/13/2025Current apartment rentals in the Dover, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dover Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Dover | $4,250 | $1,875 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Dover Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dover, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Centennial Court priced from $1,352. Clinton Manor Arms Apartments in the Downtown Dover neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dover apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Centennial Court | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
Clinton Manor Arms Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Center Grove Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Gateways at Randolph | RESIDENCE TYPE W | 1BR,1BA | $1,920 |
The View At Mine Hill | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover, NJ
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dover area is the $3.14 price per square foot C1 Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Point at Gateways in the in the Downtown Dover neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Dover apartment is the A2 Model at Avalon Wharton starting at $2,300 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Downtown Dover neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Point at Gateways | C1 Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.14 |
Avalon Wharton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Boulders at Rockaway | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
The View At Mine Hill | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Pondview Estates | $3.70/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
10 N. Main | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Meridia Transit Plaza | 2B13 | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Center Grove Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Gateways at Randolph | RESIDENCE TYPE A | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Centennial Court | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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Best Local Schools in Dover, NJ
Birchwood Elementary School
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Getting Around Dover, NJ
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dover Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dover Apartment is $1,352 at Centennial Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dover Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dover is starting from $2,295 at Meridia Transit Plaza.
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