Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE from $900 (91 Rentals)

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$900
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712 N West St

WilmingtonDE19801

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6 Corbin Ct, Unit A
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

6 Corbin Ct, Unit A

6 Corbin CtWilmington, DE 19805
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property at 3105 W 2nd St
$1,275
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3105 W 2nd St

WilmingtonDE19805
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502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295
Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex

502 Essex AveWilmington, DE 19804
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12 Ashton St
$1,350 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,350 - $2,000
Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $2,000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 24

12 Ashton St

12 Ashton StWilmington, DE 19804
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Elsmere, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elsmere Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elsmere, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $1,042. The Robinson in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,042
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1,080
The Rutledge Apartments1Bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,247
Greenville Place Apartments1STD1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.42 price per square foot 1403 N Scott St Model at 1403 N Scott St, Unit A in the in the The Flats neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 505 N Rodney St Model at 505 N Rodney St starting at $1,400 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Southbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elsmere apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
505 N Rodney St505 N Rodney St2BR,1BA$1.27
502 Essex Ave, Unit Essex502 Essex Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Riverfront HeightsFairfield*2BR,1BA$1.56
Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.41
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.42
3 Corbin Ct, Unit 3-C Corbin Court3 Corbin Ct1BR,1BA$1.50
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elsmere?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elsmere is at Colonial Court listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment is $1,042 at Birchwood at Rodney Court 62+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elsmere Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elsmere is starting from $1,080 at The Robinson.

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