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502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295
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502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex

502 Essex AveWilmington, DE 19804
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6 Corbin Ct, Unit A
$1,100

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

6 Corbin Ct, Unit A

6 Corbin CtWilmington, DE 19805
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$1,725

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Base Rent$1,725
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1305 N Broom St, Unit 2

1305 N Broom St
WilmingtonDE19806

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property at 3105 W 2nd St
$1,275
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3105 W 2nd St

WilmingtonDE19805
property at 710 N Franklin St
$3,312

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Base Rent$3,312
Total Monthly Price$3,312
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710 N Franklin St

WilmingtonDE19805

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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 1315 Delaware Avenue, LLC in the Southbridge neighborhood and is 1,024 square feet priced from $1,840. Lincoln Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 830 square feet and currently listed start at $1,830. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1315 Delaware Avenue, LLC191,024 Sq Ft$1,840
Lincoln Square1L4830 Sq Ft$1,830
PARQ at the Square1bd 1ba825 Sq Ft$1,555
Luxor Lifestyle Apartments WilmingtonD774 Sq Ft$2,100
Greenville Place Apartments1STD758 Sq Ft$1,250
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, LLCA3720 Sq Ft$2,435
The Residences at Justison LandingThe Regatta-View700 Sq Ft$1,625
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom607 Sq Ft$1,385
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM600 Sq Ft$1,042
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$1,195

Cheapest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is the 1 BEDROOM Model starting from $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Elsmere 1 Bedroom is the 1Bed Model at The Rutledge Apartments starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elsmere is currently $2,001. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM$1,042
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed$1,100
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,195
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath$1,195
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency$1,247
Greenville Place Apartments1STD$1,250
Colonial Court1 Bed, 1 bath$1,250
West Street Portfolio1 BR 1 Bath$1,250

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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 Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community listed at $1,042.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is $2,001.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elsmere is a 1,024 square feet unit starting from $1,840 at 1315 Delaware Avenue, LLC.

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