Cheap Homes for Rent in Sussex County, DE from $900 (17 Rentals)

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property at 704 SE 2nd St

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

704 SE 2nd St

MilfordDE19963

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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 Elizabeth Cornish Landing in the Heritage Shores SFD neighborhood priced from $726. 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 Sussex County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elizabeth Cornish LandingLanding 1 BR1BR,1BA$726
Ashton OaksATTAINABLE HOUSING Apartments at Ashton Oaks (1...1BR,1BA$1,120
Melanie's Ridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Mill ChaseTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
Greenwood PointeThe Oak Classic (2BD | 1.5 BA)2BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sussex County, DE

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sussex County 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 Sussex County 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 Sussex County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairway Village Rental Townhomes3 Bd Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.78
Vincent OverlookVO13BR,2BA$1.42
Burton’s Crossing TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Windward Grove - Townhome RentalsInterior Unit - Fenced3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Riverside ApartmentsSandbar2BR,2BA$1.53
Lakeside Apartments2 Bed | 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.50
The Oaks at GeorgetownCanby2BR,2BA$1.50
Watergate Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.46
Elizabeth Cornish LandingLanding 1 BR1BR,1BA$0.98
Ashton OaksATTAINABLE HOUSING Apartments at Ashton Oaks (1...1BR,1BA$1.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Sussex County

What type of rentals are currently available in Sussex County?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Sussex County, DE with pricing that ranges from $726 to $5,000. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sussex County ranging from $995 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sussex County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sussex County ranges from $995 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,913.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sussex County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sussex County range from $1,191 to $3,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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