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Elms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elms Apartments

2202 London WayNewark, DE 19713
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Kirkwood, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kirkwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kirkwood, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at Meadows at Elk Creek in the Patriots Glen neighborhood priced from $1,150. Elkton Terrace in the Patriots Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kirkwood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadows at Elk CreekBohemia2BR,1BA$1,150
Elkton Terrace1BR Town1BR,1BA$1,189
Castlebrook ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,243
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,278
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
Spring CrossingSoho1BR,1BA$1,375
The Villas Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,385
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,395
Valley Stream Village ApartmentsChristiana1BR,1BA$1,425
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood, DE and Nearby

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkwood area is the $1.83 price per square foot 3 Bed | 1.5 Bath Model at Coopers Place in the in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood starting from $2,061. The second greatest value Kirkwood apartment is the Fenwick Model at Christiana Reserve starting at $1,629 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kirkwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coopers Place3 Bed | 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.83
Christiana ReserveFenwick2BR,2BA$1.51
Sophias Place East2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Meadows at Elk CreekSusquehanna2BR,2BA$1.75
The Village of Barrett's Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.69
Southgate Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1.80
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.68
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Elkton Terrace1BR Town1BR,1BA$1.70

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kirkwood Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kirkwood Apartment is $1,189 at Elkton Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kirkwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kirkwood is starting from $1,150 at Meadows at Elk Creek.

What is the most affordable Kirkwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kirkwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadows at Elk Creek and starts from $1,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.