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133 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

133 S Main St

133 S Main StSmyrna, DE 19977
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Valley

1000 Spyglass DrElkton, MD 21921
property at 94 Buttonwood Ave

$1,750

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94 Buttonwood Ave

Hancocks BridgeNJ08038

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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 1 Bed unit found at Elkton Terrace in the Patriots Glen neighborhood priced from $1,189. Village of Canterbury Apartment Homes in the Traditions at Christiana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,278. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elkton Terrace1BR Town1BR,1BA$1,189
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,278
Governors Place Townhomes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1,350
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1,359
Elk Meadows1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1,395
Iron Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,455
Sunnyside Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,485
Christina Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Townsend, DE and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.71 price per square foot Inverness, Jr. Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Red Lion Chase neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Summerton East starting at $2,305 with a $1.68 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.
Ascot Landing - Single Family HomesInverness, Jr.3BR,2BA$1.71
Summerton East2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.68
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1.11
Sunnyside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Middletown Apartments1 Bedroom/1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.74
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1.60
Governors Place Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Aspen Run1BD1BR,1BA$1.68
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Elkton Terrace1BR Town1BR,1BA$1.70

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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 Townsend Apartments

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

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

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 $1,299 at Elkton Terrace.

What is the most affordable Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Townsend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Governors Place Townhomes and starts from $1,610.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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