
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sussex County, DE from $400 (19 Rentals)
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Sussex County, DE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sussex County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sussex County Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
Sussex County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $678 | $3,650 |
Sussex County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $698 | $4,210 |
Sussex County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $1,191 | $5,088 |
Sussex County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $2,250 | $4,280 |
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Cheapest Available Sussex County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sussex County, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Mispillion Apartments in the Orchard Hill neighborhood priced from $678. Dunbarton Estates Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $776. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sussex County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mispillion Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
Jefferson Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
Hollybrook Farms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
Cypress Grove | ATTAINABLE HOUSING at Cypress Grove (1BR/1BA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sussex County, DE
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sussex County area is the $1.24 price per square foot Windstone 2 Model at Windstone in the in the Bay Front neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Sussex County apartment is the Heron Bay 1 Model at Heron Bay starting at $2,395 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Bay Front neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sussex County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windstone | Windstone 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
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 | $1.30 |
The Reserves At Belle Ayre | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
The Reserve at Cypress Hall | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Melanie's Ridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Hollybrook Farms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Dunbarton Estates Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Mispillion Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sussex County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sussex County?
The cheapest apartment in Sussex County is Mispillion Apartments which is listed at $678, while the average apartment in Sussex County costs $3,452.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sussex County?
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 11 regular apartments in Sussex County 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 Sussex County?
Cheap apartments in Sussex County have an average cost of $102 which is $3,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sussex County.
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