
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Millsboro, DE from $700 (41 Rentals)
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Houston Acres

Mill Chase

The Willows at Foster Commons

Riverside Apartments

Carillon Woods

Burton’s Crossing Townhomes

32030 Steel Dr
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Lingo Creek Apartments

24625 Dogwood Ln

20559 Asheville Dr

Ashton Oaks

County Seat Apartments, LLC.

Ponds Edge

Mill Pond Village

Melanie's Ridge
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The Pointe of Stoneybrook

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The Reserve at Ponds Edge

Cypress Grove

Weston Willows

Addison Court

Enclave at Bay

Coastal Tide Apartments
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The Reserve at Sandbar

The Residences at River Place

Oceans East

The Oaks at Georgetown

The Reserves At Belle Ayre

Seaglass at Rehoboth Beach

Dunbarton Estates Apartments

Decatur Apartments
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Chestnut Manor Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

Little Creek Apartments

Shady Grove Apartments

Hollybrook Farms Apartments

5 GUMBORO ROAD Ext

22806 Sycamore Dr

Ascend by the Sea
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33725 Skiff Aly
Millsboro, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Millsboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Millsboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $1,095 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Millsboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,300 | $3,550 |
| Cheap Millsboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,500 | $3,850 |
| Cheap Millsboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,046 | $2,250 | $3,780 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Millsboro, DE
Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Millsboro, DE area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Millsboro Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Lakes | $1,915 | $1,300 | 6 |
| Retreat at Millstone | $1,915 | $1,300 | 6 |
| Stonewater Creek | $1,915 | $1,300 | 6 |
Cheapest Available Millsboro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Millsboro, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Oaks in the Ashley Manor-Fenwick Island Area-Villas neighborhood priced from $1,120. Melanie's Ridge in the Mearfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Millsboro apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Oaks | ATTAINABLE HOUSING Apartments at Ashton Oaks (1... | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Melanie's Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Mill Chase | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ponds Edge | ADA 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1,455 |
| The Pointe of Stoneybrook | The Topaz Stone (1BD | 1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Willows at Foster Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,523 |
| College Park Apartments and Rental Homes | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Weston Willows | 1BR/1BA: $1,535 | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Cypress Grove | Stacked Flats at Cypress Grove (1BR/1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Carillon Woods | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,664 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millsboro, DE
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Millsboro 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 Millsboro apartment is the VO1 Model at Vincent Overlook starting at $2,695 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Bay Front neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Millsboro 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 |
| Vincent Overlook | VO1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Heron Bay | Heron Bay 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Burton’s Crossing Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| Enclave at Millwood | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Mill Pond Village | 3CGn | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Oceans East | The Dolphin | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| The Reserve at Ponds Edge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| The Oaks at Georgetown | Canby | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Ponds Edge | ADA 2bd/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Millsboro Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Millsboro?
The cheapest apartment in Millsboro is Ashton Oaks which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Millsboro costs $1,915.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Millsboro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Millsboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Millsboro?
Cheap apartments in Millsboro have an average cost of $433 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Millsboro.
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