1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE (110 Rentals)

Greenville Place

Luxor Lifestyle Apartments Wilmington

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue

Cranston Hall Apartments
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PARQ at the Square

101 Avenue of the Arts

The Square at Trolley

The Residences at Christina Landing

The Residences at Harlan Flats

The Residences at Justison Landing

Westover Pointe

The Mayfair Apartments

Newport Terrace Apartments
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Riverfront Heights

West Court Apartments

The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA

1315 Delaware Ave

Wawaset Park Apartments
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Reserve at Mill Creek

The Rutledge Apartments

The Robinson

Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community

1215 W 7th St, Unit 1

100 S Maryland Ave

5 Winston Ave

1310 Delaware Ave

201 S Dupont St

708 N Franklin St

6 5th Ave

1519 W 14th St

530 Harlan Blvd
Elsmere, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elsmere?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elsmere Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $790 | $2,711 |
Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $845 | $4,170 |
Elsmere 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $965 | $5,338 |
Elsmere 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,080 | $4,061 |
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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 1,105 square feet priced from $1,819. The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1,649. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elsmere:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Residences at Christina Landing | Billiard | 1,105 Sq Ft | $1,819 |
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apt 217 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,649 |
Lincoln Square | 1L3.11 | 977 Sq Ft | $1,885 |
The Cooper | 1CPJ-1 | 826 Sq Ft | $1,866 |
PARQ at the Square | 1bd 1ba | 800 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
The Residences at Harlan Flats | The Entrepreneur | 792 Sq Ft | $1,935 |
The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | 607 Sq Ft | $1,385 |
Cheapest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is the One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance Model starting from $1,100 at The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Elsmere 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Parklynn Apartments starting at $1,175 in the The Flats neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elsmere is currently $2,022. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elsmere:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Rutledge Apartments | One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance | $1,100 |
Parklynn Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,175 |
The Lucania | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,225 |
Gilpin Place Apartments | Efficiency | $1,247 |
Reserve at Mill Creek | One Bedroom Deluxe | $1,275 |
The Square at Trolley | 1E | $1,295 |
1315 Delaware Ave | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | $1,350 |
The Mayfair Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,385 |
Cranston Hall Apartments | 1bd | $1,450 |
Wawaset Park Apartments | One Bedroom/Den | $1,450 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is $2,022.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elsmere Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elsmere is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $1,819 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 1,072 sq ft.
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