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131 Scarborough Park DrWilmington, DE 19804
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426 N Market St
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426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Elsmere, DE Local Guide

Largest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is found at The Residences at Christina Landing in the Southbridge neighborhood and is 990 square feet priced from $1,682. Lincoln Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 977 square feet and currently listed start at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Residences at Christina LandingMarket990 Sq Ft$1,682
Lincoln Square1L3.11977 Sq Ft$1,795
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom943 Sq Ft$1,350
The Residences at Justison LandingThe Artist Loft- Large813 Sq Ft$1,707
PARQ at the Square1bd 1ba800 Sq Ft$1,555
The Residences at Harlan FlatsThe Entrepreneur792 Sq Ft$1,945
1300 N Rodney St1BR-2nd Floor761 Sq Ft$1,500
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom607 Sq Ft$1,385

Cheapest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $715 at Adams Court Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Elsmere 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at Greenview at Chestnut Run starting at $1,003 in the The Flats neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elsmere is currently $1,991. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$715
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$1,003
The Square at Trolley1E$1,195
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225
Colonial Court1 Bed, 1 bath$1,250
Stonehurst Garden1 BR w/gas$1,300
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom$1,350
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,385

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Elsmere, DE

Ranked #9

Among cities in Delaware for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Elsmere, DE

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elsmere with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elsmere is at Adams Court Apartments listed at $715.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is $1,991.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elsmere is a 990 square feet unit starting from $1,682 at The Residences at Christina Landing.

What is the average size for Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elsmere is currently 875 sq ft.

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