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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 Gilpin Place Apartments in the Southbridge neighborhood priced from $1,007. 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
Gilpin Place ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$1,007
The Rutledge ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Private Outisde Entrance1BR,1BA$1,100
Parklynn Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elsmere area is the $1.75 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 $2,799. The second greatest value Elsmere apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom Model at 1315 Delaware Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.18 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$1.75
1315 Delaware Ave2 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
The Residences at Christina LandingKalmar2BR,2BA$1.94
1403 N Scott St, Unit A1403 N Scott St2BR,1BA$1.42
Riverfront HeightsSeneca2BR,2BA$1.46
Westover PointeB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.71
Driftwood Club Apartments, Inc2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
The RobinsonVerbena2BR,1BA$1.80
Westview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
The Lucania1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elsmere

What type of rentals are currently available in Elsmere?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Elsmere, DE with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,373. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elsmere ranging from $900 to $5,250.

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 $900 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,938.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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