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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

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1000 Spyglass DrElkton, MD 21921

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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 Governors Place Townhomes in the Wicksfield neighborhood priced from $1,305. Elkton Terrace in the Patriots Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Townsend apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Governors Place Townhomes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,305
Elkton Terrace2BR Apt.2BR,1BA$1,314
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1,350
Christiana ReserveHartley1BR,1BA$1,359
Village of Canterbury Apartment HomesOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,360
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 August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Townsend area is the $1.61 price per square foot Inverness, Jr. Model at Ascot Landing - Single Family Homes in the in the Red Lion Chase neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Townsend apartment is the Cabernet Model at The Reserve at Forest Gate starting at $2,195 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Patriots Glen neighborhood. 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$1.61
The Reserve at Forest GateCabernet3BR,2BA$1.53
Spring CrossingTribeca3BR,2BA$1.37
Salem Manor ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$1.11
Sunnyside Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
The Enclave at Stoneyridge2BD2BR,2BA$1.60
The Reserve at South Ridge Phase l1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
The Vinings at Christiana ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.61
Christiana ReserveBethany1BR,1BA$1.63
Elkton Terrace2BR Apt.2BR,1BA$1.64

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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 $1,305 at Governors Place Townhomes.

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 $1,314 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.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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