1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE (108 Rentals)

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Reserve at Mill Creek
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Reserve at Mill Creek

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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Greenbank Manor
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Greenbank Manor

221 Greenbank RdWilmington, DE 19808
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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 $1,747. 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$1,747
Lincoln Square1L3.11977 Sq Ft$1,795
The Cooper1CPJ-1826 Sq Ft$1,726
The Residences at Harlan FlatsThe Explorer Luxe824 Sq Ft$2,255
Luxor Lifestyle Apartments WilmingtonE759 Sq Ft$1,958
Westview Apartments1 Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,475
Humble Park Place1HP15722 Sq Ft$2,025
The Residences at Justison LandingThe Waterfront-#22 Corner708 Sq Ft$1,855

Cheapest Available Elsmere 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elsmere, DE is the Efficiency Model starting from $1,047 at Gilpin Place Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Elsmere 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance Model at The Rutledge Apartments starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elsmere is currently $2,033. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elsmere:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency$1,047
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath$1,225
The Square at Trolley1E$1,250
Stonehurst Garden1 BR w/gas$1,290
Manchester Arms1 BR - w/gas$1,310
430 N West St1BR/1.0BA$1,395
Westview Apartments1 Bedroom$1,475
The Cooper1CPJ-4$1,489

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Elsmere, DE

Ranked #10

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 Gilpin Place Apartments listed at $1,047.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is $2,033.

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 $1,747 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 0 sq ft.

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