
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Frankford, DE from $700 (45 Rentals)
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32472 McCary Rd, Unit roxana apt

Olympus by the Sea

Dunbarton Estates Apartments

Little Creek Apartments

Ponds Edge

County Seat Apartments, LLC.

Houston Acres

Island Club Apartments
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Mill Chase

Mill Pond Village

FallBrooke

The Willows at Foster Commons

The Reserve at Ponds Edge

College Park Apartments and Rental Homes

Cypress Grove

Weston Willows

Coventry Square Apartments
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Addison Court

Riverside Apartments

Oceans East

Enclave at Bay

Coastal Tide Apartments

Carillon Woods

The Reserve at Sandbar

The Oaks at Georgetown

MI-Place at the Vineyard
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Burton’s Crossing Townhomes

Ocean Aisle

Seaglass at Rehoboth Beach

The Willows at Berlin

Decatur Apartments

Chestnut Manor Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

Shady Grove Apartments

Hollybrook Farms Apartments
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Runaway Bay

110 Kimmey St

406 Franklin St

18482 Evelynton Rd

20559 Asheville Dr

20416 Hopkins Rd

27644 Dunstan Ct

205 E East St

17829 Callaway Dr
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Frankford, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frankford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $776 | $2,900 |
| Frankford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $796 | $3,550 |
| Frankford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,362 | $3,850 |
| Frankford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $2,250 | $2,795 |
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Cheapest Available Frankford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Frankford, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Dunbarton Estates Apartments priced from $776. Ashton Oaks in the Ashley Manor-Fenwick Island Area-Villas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Frankford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Ashton Oaks | ATTAINABLE HOUSING Apartments at Ashton Oaks (1... | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Houston Acres | One Bedroom w/Loft & One-Car Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Mill Chase | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ponds Edge | The Mallard | 2BR,2BA | $1,455 |
| FallBrooke | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath w/ 2 Car Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| The Willows at Foster Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,523 |
| College Park Apartments and Rental Homes | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Cypress Grove | Apartments at Cypress Grove (1BR/1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Island Club Apartments | 2A10 | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frankford, DE and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frankford area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3 Bd Townhome Model at Fairway Village Rental Townhomes in the in the Coastal Club neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Frankford apartment is the 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome Model at The Reserve at Ponds Edge starting at $2,395 with a $0.92 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Frankford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Village Rental Townhomes | 3 Bd Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.78 |
| The Reserve at Ponds Edge | 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.92 |
| Vincent Overlook | VO1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Burton’s Crossing Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| Ocean Aisle | 2/den | Seahorse | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Riverside Apartments | Sandbar | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| FallBrooke | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath w/ 2 Car Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| The Oaks at Georgetown | Canby | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Ponds Edge | The Mallard | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frankford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frankford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frankford Apartment is $776 at Dunbarton Estates Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frankford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frankford is starting from $796 at Dunbarton Estates Apartments.
What is the most affordable Frankford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Frankford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mill Chase and starts from $1,600.
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