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Elsmere, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elsmere Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elsmere, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at The Robinson in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $950. The Rutledge Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elsmere apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$950
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE and Nearby

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.56 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Wawaset Park Apartments in the in the Southbridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the Fairfield Model at Riverfront Heights starting at $1,374 with a $1.42 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.
Wawaset Park ApartmentsPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.56
Riverfront HeightsFairfield2BR,1BA$1.42
Westover PointeB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.71
The Residences at Christina LandingFort1BR,1BA$1.79
Maple Walk ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.56
The Mayfair ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Greenview at Chestnut Run2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Reserve at Mill CreekTwo Bedroom Jr.2BR,1BA$1.79
Newport Terrace ApartmentsSequoia2BR,1BA$1.74
18 Corbin Ct, Unit #218 Corbin Ct1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elsmere

What type of rentals are currently available in Elsmere?

There are currently 194 Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,511. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elsmere ranging from $870 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elsmere?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elsmere ranges from $870 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,842.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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