Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE from $700 (35 Rentals)

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1401 N Broom St

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Wawaset Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wawaset Place Apartments

818 Woodlawn AveWilmington, DE 19805
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The Flats Phase I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats Phase I

525 N Union StWilmington, DE 19805
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426 N Market St
1 Bedroom Apartments

426 N Market St

426 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801
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Greenbank Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbank Manor

221 Greenbank RdWilmington, DE 19808
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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 Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood priced from $1,003. 800-802 Adams in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
800-802 AdamsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
Riverfront HeightsCypress*1BR,1BA$1,134
The Square at TrolleyStudio1BR,1BA$1,195
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Greenville on 141 Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom DR1BR,1BA$1,297
The Residences at Justison LandingThe Artist Loft - Small1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Westview Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Courtyard Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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.
Westview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Courtyard Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Manchester Arms2 DX - deluxe w/gas2BR,1BA$1.80
Wawaset Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom/Den1BR,1BA$1.93
Riverfront HeightsWillow1BR,1BA$1.71
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
800-802 Adams1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Elsmere, DE

Ranked #9

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

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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 Cheap Elsmere Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elsmere?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elsmere is at 800-802 Adams listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elsmere Apartment is $1,003 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.

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 $1,160 at Greenview at Chestnut Run.

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