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Townsend, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Townsend Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Townsend, DE is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows at Cecilton priced from $1,156. 133 S Main St in the Wicksfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows at Cecilton2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,156
133 S Main St133-12BR,2BA$1,200
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235
Governors Place Townhomes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Christiana ReserveLaurel1BR,1BA$1,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, DE and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3BR Town Model at Elkton Terrace in the in the Patriots Glen neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at The Willows at Cecilton starting at $1,156 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Townsend apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elkton Terrace3BR Town3BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Willows at Cecilton2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.10
Sunnyside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
The Reserve at South Ridge Phase l1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Middletown Apartments1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.63
Aspen Run2BD2BR,2BA$1.61
Christiana ReserveLaurel1BR,1BA$1.43
The Reserve at Forest GateChardonnay1BR,1BA$1.64
Greenlawn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Getting Around Townsend, DE

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Townsend Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Townsend Apartment is $1,235 at Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Townsend is starting from $1,156 at The Willows at Cecilton.

What is the most affordable Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elkton Terrace and starts from $1,499.

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