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

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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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Reserve at Mill Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Mill Creek

131 Scarborough Park DrWilmington, DE 19804
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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 Adams Court Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $715. Greenview at Chestnut Run in the The Flats neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,003. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,003
Colonial CourtStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,100
The Square at TrolleyStudio1BR,1BA$1,195
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Stonehurst Garden1 BR w/gas1BR,1BA$1,300
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Riverfront HeightsFairfield2BR,1BA$1,374

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 319 Model at The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,771. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Gilpin Place Apartments starting at $1,747 with a $1.57 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.
The Lofts at 2nd and LOMA3 Bed 2 Bath Apt 3193BR,2BA$1.73
Gilpin Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
1912 W 3rd St, Unit F1912 W 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.64
The Residences at Christina LandingMarket1BR,1BA$1.70
Riverfront HeightsFairfield2BR,1BA$1.42
1315 Delaware Ave1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Greenview at Chestnut Run1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Adams Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.19
1135 Lancaster Ave, Unit B1135 Lancaster Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elsmere, DE

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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 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 $715 at Adams Court Apartments.

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.

What is the most affordable Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elsmere Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Heights and starts from $1,545.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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